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SH53 OYM

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,007 mi
Last recorded87,007 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a68,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 OYM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 87,007 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper alloy mounting corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber upper alloy monting corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 82,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 82,328 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 82,107 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 82,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2015 80,228 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 76,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT REG\PLATE DAMAGE

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 76,200 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 67,459 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2011 67,459 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 52,932 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 49,779 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 40,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 40,463 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 31,303 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,822
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
position lamp(s) not working 24
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SH53 OYM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 68,326 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH53 OYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SH53 OYM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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