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KJ53 RBY

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,305 mi
Last recorded124,305 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp81,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 RBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 124,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 117,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 117,327 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 117,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road CRACK (3.2 (a) (ii))

225/45R17

BOTH FRONT WIPERS NOT TESTED DUE TO WASHERS NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON THE INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON THE INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 111,104 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 104,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 101,920 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 97,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 5 Apr 2014 90,533 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both o/side tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 22 Jun 2012 81,543 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,510 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 62,328 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,781 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 26,577 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,877 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 13,083 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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KJ53 RBY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KJ53 RBY, 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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KJ53 RBY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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