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LG03 XDN

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,077 mi
Last recorded128,077 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp81,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 XDN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 128,077 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

center rear exhaust mount broken but still secure

oil leak

steering lock has temporary repair

Fail 15 Mar 2017 128,077 miles

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

center rear exhaust mount broken but still secure

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2017 127,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall.tread depth on 1.6mm legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracked and perished (4.1.D.1e)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Central Rear exhaust bracket corroded/broken

Front Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test object hanging from interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f valve stem cracking/perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Coolant leak rear of engine ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON legal limit 1.6mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Rear subframe corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2016 120,933 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 120,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 119,647 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 112,275 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 102,556 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 90,300 miles

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 31 Oct 2011 90,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 78,202 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 78,202 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers window innop

Fail 29 Oct 2009 66,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers window innop

Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,853 miles

engine covers fitted

nearside front anti- roll bar drop link boot split

side sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2008 52,853 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

engine covers fitted

nearside front anti- roll bar drop link boot split

side sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,328 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 26,499 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 20,323 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
Full Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp reliability report

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LG03 XDN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 81,520 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 175 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG03 XDN, 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 23 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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LG03 XDN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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