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WA54 DFF

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,136 mi
Last recorded107,136 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp83,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 DFF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 107,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 107,136 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 106,945 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

main beam operates but doesn't stay on

Pass 11 Oct 2021 106,480 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 106,140 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 105,395 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both headlights image poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker in swept area ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear jacking block missing

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

boot stay/ram broken

Pass 24 Oct 2018 102,901 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 102,900 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 100,147 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2016 97,040 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 94,051 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 91,283 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 88,745 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 88,745 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 86,868 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 12 Sep 2011 71,922 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 60,135 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,265 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,744 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,436 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
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WA54 DFF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA54 DFF, 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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WA54 DFF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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