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RK04 NKF

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,123 mi
Last recorded84,123 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp83,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 NKF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 84,123 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 80,355 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 76,911 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 76,911 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and no patten. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced and no patten. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 73,872 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 72,420 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 72,420 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced AND NO PATTEN (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced AND NO PATTEN (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 71,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 70,411 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 68,245 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 65,271 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 63,053 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 57,993 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing in edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking and wearing on edges wearing in edges

Pass 29 Dec 2014 53,422 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges and cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2014 48,701 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 48,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 44,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,140 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,540 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 30,764 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 21,956 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 13,259 miles

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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RK04 NKF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK04 NKF, 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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What year was RK04 NKF registered?

RK04 NKF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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