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RX52 ZCU

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,692 mi
Last recorded67,692 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp86,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 ZCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 67,692 miles

Nearside front spring broken only by a small point, so will not fail it.

One of two position lights and brake lights not working

Fail 28 Jan 2011 67,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front spring broken only by a small point, so will not fail it.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

One of two position lights and brake lights not working

Fail 23 Jan 2011 67,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front spring broken only by a small point, so will not fail it.

One of two position lights and brake lights not working

Pass 10 Sep 2009 63,576 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 63,572 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 62,616 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 43,357 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 43,347 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,375 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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RX52 ZCU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 86,656 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 RX52 ZCU, 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 23 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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RX52 ZCU is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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