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SG04 ZVT

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,906 mi
Last recorded196,906 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 ZVT
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 196,906 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 196,906 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Brake only applied at end of hand brake lever travel (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 182,756 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 182,756 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 169,693 miles

Front steering uj has slight play

Fail 1 Mar 2018 169,693 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not working (8.2.3)

Front steering uj has slight play

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 156,128 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 142,248 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 142,247 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect badly misted, and no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure shock mount broken (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front headlight misting

Pass 8 May 2015 131,928 miles

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

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

body damage

deep cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 117,818 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2014 117,817 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 101,356 miles

center exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2013 101,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

center exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2012 92,228 miles

play in wheels

Fail 8 May 2012 92,228 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

play in wheels

Pass 4 Apr 2011 83,380 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 72,935 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 62,173 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 50,799 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 50,797 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,851 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
Full Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp reliability report

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SG04 ZVT is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SG04 ZVT, 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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SG04 ZVT is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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