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KJ04 XPF

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,817 mi
Last recorded164,817 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp83,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 XPF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 164,817 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 16 May 2015 149,815 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Lower engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Apr 2014 141,836 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2013 124,443 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 113,003 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 112,989 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack.

offside front brake caliper creaking.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 102,764 miles

gearstick broken

n/s/f drop link lower ball joint worn

o/s/f tyre worn to 2.8mm

Pass 20 Apr 2010 91,472 miles

both front shock tubes corroded

Pass 28 May 2009 83,396 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 72,992 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 72,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 61,554 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 61,223 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KJ04 XPF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 83,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJ04 XPF, 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 22 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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KJ04 XPF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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