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RA53 VZF

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,842 mi
Last recorded81,842 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp86,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 VZF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 81,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 79,375 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 74,953 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 74,736 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 68,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 68,362 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both lens no beam image (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 63,165 miles

hand brake leaver button sticking

eml light on

Fail 26 Mar 2016 63,165 miles

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

hand brake leaver button sticking

eml light on

Pass 8 Jan 2015 59,858 miles

fuel filter corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 57,874 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 57,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 53,370 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 48,152 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 48,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 39,141 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 26,974 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 23,830 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 23,829 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 23,820 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,263 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 16,638 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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RA53 VZF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RA53 VZF, 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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RA53 VZF is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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