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LU04 KCG

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,274 mi
Last recorded101,274 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a68,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU04 KCG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2019 101,274 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXCESSIVE SMOKE (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt AND LOWER BALL JOINT HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition COVERED IN WATERMARKS ON INSIDE OF WINDSCREEN AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD (3.2 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Front Exhaust mounting defective FLEXY DAMAGED (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 96,412 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 96,412 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON INDICATING A MALFUNCTION (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 88,338 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 88,338 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 75,607 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 75,607 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 66,216 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 61,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 61,792 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,251 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,833 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 37,281 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 30,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 22,630 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 22,630 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,822
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
position lamp(s) not working 24
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LU04 KCG is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 68,326 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 150 Bhp S-a fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LU04 KCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LU04 KCG is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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