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NY03 KPE

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,512 mi
Last recorded94,512 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp81,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 KPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 94,512 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 94,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 80,419 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 80,417 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

batt/insecure

n/s/f tyre is splitting on the inner sidewall

Fail 29 Mar 2012 80,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 77,254 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 77,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 74,525 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 68,019 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 68,019 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 61,889 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 56,429 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,429 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 46,434 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
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NY03 KPE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 81,520 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 NY03 KPE, 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 23 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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NY03 KPE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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