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SK52 SHX

2002 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,735 mi
Last recorded106,735 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp73,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 SHX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 106,735 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 106,735 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 98,812 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

gearbox earth strap broken

wiper switch split

Pass 3 Sep 2016 87,572 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 87,572 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,208 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 69,091 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 69,090 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,676 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 60,562 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,702 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 50,073 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 50,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 44,115 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 39,918 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 31,782 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 31,782 miles

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

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

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

advise front number plate has slight water damage

Pass 12 Jan 2006 25,970 miles

front number plate starting to discolour

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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SK52 SHX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 73,161 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 SK52 SHX, 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 24 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 SK52 SHX registered?

SK52 SHX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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