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ST54 UUC

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,021 mi
Last recorded122,021 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a68,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 UUC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 122,021 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 119,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Aug 2021 118,014 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 116,734 miles

Rear brake pads becoming worn

inner sills becoming corroded

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 17 Aug 2020 116,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake pads becoming worn

inner sills becoming corroded

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Aug 2019 115,860 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 115,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 112,208 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 112,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 106,793 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 106,793 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 101,864 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 95,205 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 95,205 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 83,638 miles

both front tyres worn

n/s rear tyre worn

Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,879 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 74,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,063 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,798 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jul 2010 34,944 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 1,800 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to split on tread

Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,072 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 23,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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ST54 UUC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 S-a fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST54 UUC, 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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ST54 UUC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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