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LJ03 JZF

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,254 mi
Last recorded134,254 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp86,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 JZF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 134,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s headlamp not 100%

o/s/ hand brake cable outer casing rubbed through

Fail 23 Jan 2012 133,718 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 119,122 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 115,036 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 115,034 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 109,854 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 103,979 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 86,103 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 64,607 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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LJ03 JZF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJ03 JZF, 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 LJ03 JZF registered?

LJ03 JZF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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