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VN54 FEX

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

98,542 mi
Last recorded98,542 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 FEX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 98,542 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 98,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 96,944 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 96,944 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nsf an osf (4.1.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 95,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 95,709 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s & n/s (suspect) switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working o/s & n/s ( pump not running) (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 94,227 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported o/s & n/s to flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 94,227 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s & n/s floor brace under seat mount to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported o/s & n/s to flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 92,839 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 90,621 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 89,082 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 89,082 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 86,950 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,631 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 84,631 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 83,437 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 83,437 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded aluminium top shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded aluminium top shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 70,725 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 69,917 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2014 69,908 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 68,057 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 68,043 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 65,969 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 57,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 57,844 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 51,497 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,036 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,812 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 37,812 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 30,164 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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VN54 FEX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 78,656 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 VN54 FEX, 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 22 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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VN54 FEX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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