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LF04 UEU

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,270 mi
Last recorded162,270 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 UEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 162,270 miles

Flexi exhaust frayed

Fail 10 Aug 2018 162,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Flexi exhaust frayed

Pass 2 Aug 2017 154,451 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 154,407 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 140,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush LINK-ROD (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 123,433 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 101,819 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 86,545 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 86,483 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 70,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 59,921 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 59,921 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 54,066 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 53,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 47,604 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 47,604 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,691 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 41,691 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 37,271 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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LF04 UEU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 78,656 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 LF04 UEU, 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 22 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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LF04 UEU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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