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KX54 HWU

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

161,966 mi
Last recorded161,966 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp83,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 HWU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2021 161,966 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has large cut on inner sidewall but no cords tyre also mishapen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear shock absorber mounts deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2020 154,818 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 140,879 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 131,364 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 123,886 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 116,062 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front cut on inner side wall

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear shock absorber top mounts starting to corrode

Pass 15 Oct 2015 109,024 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 101,042 miles

Slight play in steering column.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 94,119 miles

1/ cuts in o/s rear tyre not to cords at time of test and worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 83,487 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 77,031 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,760 miles

brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,807 miles

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

some uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre

tread starting to perish on nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,582 miles

perishing of nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,673 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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KX54 HWU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KX54 HWU, 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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KX54 HWU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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