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WX04 DNN

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

157,178 mi
Last recorded157,178 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 DNN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 157,178 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake unions rusty

corrosion forming on subframes, suspension components and underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Jun 2019 157,125 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake unions rusty

corrosion forming on subframes, suspension components and underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2018 154,393 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion appearing too underside

Fail 27 Jun 2018 154,392 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion appearing too underside

Pass 8 Jun 2017 148,646 miles

Front Inner unable to check brake pads

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

both subframes rusty

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

slight play in steering rack and arms

steering lock intermittently slips when turning right

suspension components rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2017 148,646 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Inner unable to check brake pads

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

both subframes rusty

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

slight play in steering rack and arms

steering lock intermittently slips when turning right

suspension components rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2016 144,124 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 144,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and very heavy wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and very heavy wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 136,552 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres tread stepped

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

offside headlamp beam image deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2015 136,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres tread stepped

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

offside headlamp beam image deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2014 127,684 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear coil springs rusty

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

rear exhaust corroded and slightly leaking

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 24 Jun 2014 127,684 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear coil springs rusty

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

rear exhaust corroded and slightly leaking

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 21 Jun 2013 118,584 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on face

Both rear and offside front springs corroded

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

Offside rear tyre badly stepped on inner edge

Both rear lower bump stops badly perished/split

Fail 21 Jun 2013 118,584 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front brake discs corroded on face

Both rear and offside front springs corroded

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

Both rear lower bump stops badly perished/split

Pass 25 Jun 2012 104,380 miles

Front wiperblades smeary

Pass 15 Jun 2011 88,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play in both rear top arms

Fail 15 Jun 2011 88,284 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play in both rear top arms

Pass 29 Jun 2010 72,569 miles

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

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

front discs rusty and pads getting low

Pass 3 Jun 2009 65,375 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 65,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 50,590 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 50,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 34,372 miles

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

n/s/f tyre pressure was low

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
Full Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp reliability report

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WX04 DNN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX04 DNN, 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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WX04 DNN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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