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SH54 UVC

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,955 mi
Last recorded176,955 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid95,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 UVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 176,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 166,233 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 150,881 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 141,766 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 130,983 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 119,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both headlight patterns are starting to diffuse

exhaust system is corroded

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside rear tyre has a puncture

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 24 Sep 2014 112,306 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 100,213 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 92,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Jun 2012 92,257 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 25 May 2012 92,245 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing to sidewall

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 83,991 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing abnormally at one point on inner edge.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 70,547 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2009 53,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear baby seat fitted by isofix method so tested for seatbelt regulations

Pass 7 Jul 2008 42,182 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 35,490 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 7,269 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
8,780
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
coil spring broken 175
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
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SH54 UVC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 95,286 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH54 UVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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SH54 UVC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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