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NC04 DVR

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,133 mi
Last recorded96,133 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp83,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 DVR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 96,133 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm and mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm. tyre also cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm and mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper both rear shock absorber mountings broken but still secure

Pass 9 Feb 2019 92,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorber mountings damaged but still secure.

Rear both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 88,766 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 8 Feb 2017 86,772 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 83,394 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 80,502 miles

engine oil leak

o/s front brake hose ferrule starting to corode

Pass 11 Feb 2014 77,533 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2014 77,533 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2013 74,647 miles

engine oil leak o/s

o/s front brake hose ferule starting to corode

Pass 3 Feb 2012 70,622 miles

n/srear indicator bulb starting to fade

o/s front brake hose ferrule starting to corode

Pass 12 Feb 2011 67,047 miles

both rear flexi brake hose unions rusty

nearside front tyre worn on edges/ on limit

Fail 12 Feb 2011 67,041 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear flexi brake hose unions rusty

nearside front tyre worn on edges/ on limit

nearside rear tyre worn/ perished and nearing limit

offside rear tyre worn nearing wear bars

Pass 27 Jan 2010 62,831 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 58,109 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 53,266 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 45,705 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 45,705 miles

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

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
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NC04 DVR is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NC04 DVR, 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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NC04 DVR is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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