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LC53 ONM

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,554 mi
Last recorded88,554 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp86,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 ONM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 88,554 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 80,102 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 80,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 75,368 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 68,277 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 61,430 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 May 2009 61,426 miles

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

Oil leak

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

no oil on dipstick at start of test topped up

Pass 4 Apr 2008 58,397 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 58,396 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 50,522 miles

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

Based on 6,808 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
position lamp(s) not working 115
coil spring broken 110
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
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LC53 ONM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 86,656 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC53 ONM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC53 ONM registered?

LC53 ONM is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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