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OU54 BGZ

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

57,299 mi
Last recorded57,299 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 BGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 57,299 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 56,842 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 56,353 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 54,647 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 53,187 miles

Offside Rear tyre is dated 2008

Nearside Rear tyre is dated 2012

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 50,595 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front running low worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2019 48,707 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 48,409 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 48,079 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn outer edges

Pass 4 Jun 2016 47,080 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,559 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 45,117 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 41,888 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,734 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has deep cut in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 36,806 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rattle from centre section of exhaust

Fail 16 Apr 2011 36,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rattle from centre section of exhaust

Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,309 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,926 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,206 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 18,635 miles

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

Based on 6,808 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
position lamp(s) not working 115
coil spring broken 110
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
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OU54 BGZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 78,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU54 BGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OU54 BGZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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