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RX04 GHG

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,773 mi
Last recorded153,773 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp83,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 GHG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 153,773 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 153,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 149,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 146,247 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear on edge's.

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven on tread inner edge.

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 139,217 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 135,275 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2018 135,275 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 131,963 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 127,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 122,796 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 116,207 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 110,566 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 110,566 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 105,195 miles

please see the advisory notice issued with the previous mot failure : 138676492071

Fail 5 Apr 2012 105,194 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

rear brake application requires attention

rear brake discs worn

wipers poor

Pass 14 Apr 2011 96,556 miles

slight wear o/s/r suspension bush

Pass 12 Apr 2010 87,764 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,394 miles

front brake pads 60% worn

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 28 Mar 2008 69,139 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped

Fail 12 Feb 2007 57,192 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 57,192 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
Full Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp reliability report

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RX04 GHG is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RX04 GHG, 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 RX04 GHG registered?

RX04 GHG is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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