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WV04 ULS

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,952 mi
Last recorded69,952 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 ULS
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 69,952 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 69,944 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan chassis leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 68,709 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 67,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 67,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 65,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 62,419 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 59,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both in very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 48,018 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,416 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 43,416 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,331 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,401 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 40,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 38,581 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 38,581 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,392 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 34,859 miles

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 3 May 2011 32,413 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 21,405 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 19,082 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 15,714 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 15,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre nail in tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear jacking block missing

Pass 8 Apr 2008 15,380 miles

Nearside rear tyre nail in tread

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

Offside rear jacking block missing

Pass 11 Apr 2007 11,439 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear jacking point rubber missing

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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WV04 ULS is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WV04 ULS, 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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WV04 ULS is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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