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VU03 YKV

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,297 mi
Last recorded12,297 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp81,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 YKV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 12,297 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 12,297 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 94,646 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 90,004 miles

front pads discs worn

front plate damaged

nsr top stub axcel bush worn

nsr tyre worn inner edge

signs of shock wear rear tyres

Pass 12 May 2006 75,136 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 75,136 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
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VU03 YKV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 81,520 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 VU03 YKV, 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 23 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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What year was VU03 YKV registered?

VU03 YKV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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The MOT history for VU03 YKV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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