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LC04 EXZ

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,403 mi
Last recorded119,403 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a68,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 EXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 119,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump-stop insecure

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2021 119,403 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump-stop insecure

Rear number plate deteriorating

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2019 111,965 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2018 98,974 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 91,758 miles

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2017 84,965 miles

Alternator belt needs replacement

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 78,230 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 71,240 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 67,933 miles

nsr tyre has cuts to sidewall

osr hub bush has slight play

Fail 2 May 2014 67,933 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 57,567 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 57,537 miles

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

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

front discs poor

front pads on limit

nsr tyre on limit

rear pads low

Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,617 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,013 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,322 miles

front brake discs some wear

Pass 16 May 2008 29,126 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,396 miles

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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LC04 EXZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LC04 EXZ, 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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LC04 EXZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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