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KX03 TFN

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,443 mi
Last recorded175,443 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp81,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 TFN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 175,443 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 165,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 159,288 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management lamp is on

Fail 26 Mar 2012 146,871 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 146,871 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 140,860 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 131,636 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

centre exhaust mount missing/ system secure

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2010 131,636 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

centre exhaust mount missing/ system secure

Pass 16 Mar 2009 116,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EM light on

Pass 28 Mar 2008 94,989 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 77,817 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 57,988 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 57,988 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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KX03 TFN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KX03 TFN, 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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KX03 TFN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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