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KGZ 4380

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,906 mi
Last recorded107,906 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp81,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGZ 4380
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 107,906 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 107,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front most track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front most track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 102,455 miles

oil leak from engie

Fail 3 Oct 2019 102,401 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

oil leak from engie

Pass 24 Sep 2018 95,605 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 86,814 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 83,577 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 83,138 miles

large oil leak driver side of engine

Fail 14 Nov 2016 83,136 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs very worn and corroded

large oil leak driver side of engine

Pass 30 Oct 2015 81,046 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 74,331 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 67,403 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 67,389 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 63,043 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,134 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 52,438 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 52,438 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,996 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,070 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 30,182 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 21,933 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp?

Based on 2,133 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
coil spring incomplete 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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KGZ 4380 is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 81,520 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KGZ 4380, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KGZ 4380 is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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