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W13 APD

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

136,674 mi
Last recorded136,674 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp83,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW13 APD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 136,674 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 130,985 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 130,985 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 121,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake release button sticky

Pass 16 Apr 2012 109,551 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 109,512 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 100,868 miles

Outer Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 100,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 91,163 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 91,163 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 75,024 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 75,024 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 60,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate comining loose

n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack slight movement

slight damage to body on n/s

Pass 28 Feb 2008 60,916 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate comining loose

n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack slight movement

slight damage to body on n/s

Pass 5 Mar 2007 44,401 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 44,401 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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W13 APD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W13 APD, 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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W13 APD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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