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R30 RJJ

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,548 mi
Last recorded114,548 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp86,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 RJJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2009 114,548 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front bumper has slight damage

Pass 23 Dec 2009 114,548 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper has slight damage

Pass 21 Jan 2009 106,961 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper has slight damege

Fail 19 Jan 2009 106,961 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper has slight damege

Pass 28 Dec 2007 93,035 miles

Oil leaking from gearbox.

Slight play at offside rear suspension joints.

Wipers do not self park, although can be manually turned off in parked position.

Fail 28 Dec 2007 93,032 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking from gearbox.

Slight play at offside rear suspension joints.

Wipers do not self park, although can be manually turned off in parked position.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 81,295 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 81,294 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive 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)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 77,202 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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R30 RJJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 86,656 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R30 RJJ, 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 23 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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R30 RJJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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