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LK53 VSX

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,872 mi
Last recorded110,872 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp83,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 VSX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 110,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 102,264 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 98,692 miles

E.M.L light illuminated

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 94,458 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre side wall cracking and splitting

Fail 2 Dec 2015 94,458 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre side wall cracking and splitting

Pass 22 Jan 2015 91,162 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn low outer edge

Fail 22 Jan 2015 91,162 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2013 81,407 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 69,565 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 69,556 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

nearside front tyre 2mm

offside front tyre 2.5 mm

Pass 15 Mar 2012 61,410 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 61,410 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 58,949 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,861 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 49,861 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 42,749 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 42,749 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 34,158 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 34,158 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,998 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 22,996 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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LK53 VSX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 83,650 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 LK53 VSX, 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 22 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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LK53 VSX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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