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KN54 XFT

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,412 mi
Last recorded79,412 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a68,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 XFT
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 79,412 miles

Nearside park brake low effort.

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 30 Jul 2024 78,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective one support rubber missing. (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to rear suspension.

Pass 4 Aug 2023 78,384 miles

Offside Front brake lightly binding.

Offside Rear brake discs some corrosion

park brake lever long travel

rear exhaust one of two support rubbers missing.

Pass 15 Aug 2022 77,211 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 76,707 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 76,707 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear unable to check as wheels binding

Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,161 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 69,839 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 68,327 miles

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

fuel filter corroding

suspension corroding

under-body corroding

Fail 9 Jan 2019 68,326 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

fuel filter corroding

suspension corroding

under-body corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2018 65,392 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 65,392 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2016 59,210 miles

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

front brake discs worn / rusted

stone chips to screen

warning light showing nearside rear brake light fault

Fail 5 Jan 2016 59,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake discs worn / rusted

nearside rear side light 1of 2 only working

stone chips to screen

warning light showing nearside rear brake light fault

Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,673 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,947 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 49,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

N/S/FRONT TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 45,479 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre perishing

exhaust rusting

Fail 1 Oct 2012 45,479 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre perishing

exhaust rusting

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,604 miles

front brake pads worn

o/s/ r caliper lever not returning fully

rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,777 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 33,777 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 28,571 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 22,435 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 18,190 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,822
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
position lamp(s) not working 24
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KN54 XFT is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 68,326 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 150 Bhp S-a fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN54 XFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KN54 XFT is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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