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WA04 BUP

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

174,068 mi
Last recorded174,068 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 BUP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 174,068 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 174,064 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 170,391 miles

center exhaust deterated

Fail 29 Aug 2020 170,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

center exhaust deterated

Pass 31 Aug 2019 163,325 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 163,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 152,334 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 143,888 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 136,545 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 129,025 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 123,879 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 123,879 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 117,923 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 110,567 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 103,379 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 96,740 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 90,873 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 90,873 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2008 88,618 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 65,830 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 59,720 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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WA04 BUP is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA04 BUP, 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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WA04 BUP is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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