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RF54 KPO

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Grey Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,961 mi
Last recorded153,961 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp83,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 KPO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 153,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking at time of test

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Fail 7 Sep 2013 153,961 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking at time of test

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 24 Aug 2012 132,427 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 111,622 miles

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)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 111,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 88,414 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 69,370 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 65,033 miles

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 1 Oct 2007 40,218 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 40,218 miles

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

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

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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RF54 KPO is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Grey with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 RF54 KPO, 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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RF54 KPO is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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