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SH53 OZD

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

202,900 mi
Last recorded202,900 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp86,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 OZD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 202,900 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 196,456 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 189,478 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 182,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 173,281 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 171,821 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 163,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 163,516 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 150,227 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 141,086 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 135,450 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

bad oil leak o/s close to brakes

Fail 23 May 2017 135,446 miles

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

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

bad oil leak o/s close to brakes

Pass 5 May 2016 131,571 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked.

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

Pass 28 May 2015 127,137 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2015 127,137 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 119,155 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 106,538 miles

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

oil leak on engine

rear exhaust shrowd insucure

rear indicators slightly white

slight play in rear suspention bushes

top rust on front brake discs

Fail 7 May 2013 106,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

oil leak on engine

rear exhaust shrowd insucure

rear indicators slightly white

slight play in rear suspention bushes

top rust on front brake discs

Pass 15 Nov 2012 106,213 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 96,051 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 83,423 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2010 83,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 69,388 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 55,231 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 41,562 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 41,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 30,278 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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SH53 OZD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SH53 OZD, 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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SH53 OZD is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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