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SV54 DYJ

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,005 mi
Last recorded139,005 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp83,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 DYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 139,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 139,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 131,173 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 122,605 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 113,215 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 113,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake lever on caliper not returning to the off position

Fail 12 Oct 2017 111,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top mounting (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid headlamp wash (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid headlamp wash (8.2.3)

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

EML warning on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear both rear handbrake cable securing brackets broken

Pass 3 Oct 2016 105,242 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015

eml on

front brakes corroded slightly

front exhaust flex insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2013 89,899 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 89,831 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 78,096 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 78,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 67,723 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 67,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 57,018 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

offside rear lense cracked

Fail 22 Nov 2010 57,018 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside rear lense cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,305 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 44,183 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 32,615 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 19,669 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp?

Based on 2,133 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
coil spring incomplete 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
Full Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp reliability report

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SV54 DYJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 83,650 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 175 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV54 DYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SV54 DYJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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