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LJ04 FWF

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,777 mi
Last recorded172,777 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 FWF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 172,777 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Being held up with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant reservoir boiling over

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.2mm + worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.4mm + worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 171,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 171,290 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 168,059 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust hanger poor

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2020 168,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust hanger poor

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2019 159,363 miles

Central Exhaust shield loose

Front Registration plate slightly faded

Offside Rear Indicator bulb slightly faded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump and reservoir soaked with fluid

Pass 19 Sep 2018 147,650 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight judder felt when turning steering.

Pass 15 Jul 2017 131,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 129,381 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 129,381 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 123,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 119,003 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 108,674 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 96,133 miles

nearside rear tyre tread distorted on inside edge and offside rear tyre starting to distort

Fail 13 Dec 2011 96,133 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread distorted on inside edge and offside rear tyre starting to distort

Pass 11 Dec 2010 81,523 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 60,930 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 60,650 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 43,296 miles

Both rear brake pads low.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 25,183 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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LJ04 FWF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 LJ04 FWF, 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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LJ04 FWF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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