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KN52 JYA

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,917 mi
Last recorded119,917 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp81,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 JYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 119,917 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 119,914 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 112,343 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 105,305 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 105,292 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 93,095 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 78,664 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 65,255 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 65,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 54,224 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 40,255 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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KN52 JYA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 KN52 JYA, 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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What year was KN52 JYA registered?

KN52 JYA is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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