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LJ54 BJY

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,558 mi
Last recorded76,558 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 BJY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 76,558 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 76,558 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam FLASH WORKS BUT NOT MAIN BEAM POSSIBLEY THE STALK ? (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 74,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 74,856 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam STALK (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam STALK (1.7.5a)

DROP LINKS ARE STEEL

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,021 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 69,095 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 69,094 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,888 miles

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

slight play on both rear ,suspension top bushes

Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,718 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 57,817 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 57,817 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 51,809 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 51,809 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,327 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 46,327 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 39,620 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,837 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,600 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector?

Based on 1,145 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,766
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
coil spring broken 13
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
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LJ54 BJY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ54 BJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ54 BJY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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