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LF53 FKY

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,881 mi
Last recorded85,881 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp86,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 FKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 85,881 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 78,378 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 70,216 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 14 Feb 2011 64,298 miles

outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Fail 14 Feb 2011 64,283 miles

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

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

outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 42,820 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 42,820 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 33,303 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 23,341 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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LF53 FKY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF53 FKY, 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 LF53 FKY registered?

LF53 FKY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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