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RK54 XVL

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,681 mi
Last recorded91,681 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 XVL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 91,681 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 91,681 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 88,333 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 88,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure Middle heat shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2019 80,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 75,385 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion on PAS pipe.

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2017 69,236 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight 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 10 May 2016 61,705 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 58,943 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 56,709 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 has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,298 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,693 miles

N/S/R tyre worn outer edge,cracked and nail in tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 49,693 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

N/S/R tyre worn outer edge,cracked and nail in tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,209 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 46,209 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 33,434 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

fuel filter corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 30,396 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2008 28,578 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 23,118 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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RK54 XVL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK54 XVL, 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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RK54 XVL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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