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SG52 SWY

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,980 mi
Last recorded86,980 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp86,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 SWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 86,980 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 76,231 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 76,231 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 70,028 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,774 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 65,774 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 60,000 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 48,915 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 40,345 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 29,853 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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SG52 SWY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 SG52 SWY, 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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What year was SG52 SWY registered?

SG52 SWY is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is SG52 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG52 SWY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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