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RF54 KPZ

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,100 mi
Last recorded150,100 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 KPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 150,100 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 148,396 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 148,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 146,485 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 146,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 143,255 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 143,253 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 137,640 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 137,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 130,742 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 120,918 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 112,640 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 112,635 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 103,678 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 103,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 94,055 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 84,996 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 84,991 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 76,790 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 72,311 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 66,549 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 52,697 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

outer sills covered

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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RF54 KPZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 RF54 KPZ, 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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RF54 KPZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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