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YT54 WBO

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,060 mi
Last recorded115,060 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a68,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 WBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 115,060 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 107,650 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 104,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm and tread worn low/smooth on inner edge area (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filter assembly showing signs of dry fluid staining

fuel filter feed pipe connection damaged at fuel filter(broken)pipe been cable tied up to assembly

nearside front suspension coil spring lower coil end not fully at stop in seat

offside rear brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand

offside rear brake disc discoloured showing signs of been warm

offside rear outer light lens cracked

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox area

Fail 10 Aug 2016 104,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint nearside rear and offside rear suspension upper centre left to right arms outer ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking at brake caliper brake hose ferrule area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm and tread worn low/smooth on inner edge area (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filter assembly showing signs of dry fluid staining

fuel filter feed pipe connection damaged at fuel filter(broken)pipe been cable tied up to assembly

nearside front suspension coil spring lower coil end not fully at stop in seat

offside rear brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand

offside rear brake disc discoloured showing signs of been warm

offside rear outer light lens cracked

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox area

Pass 10 Aug 2015 98,557 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 98,455 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 93,651 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 90,366 miles

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

Fail 25 May 2013 90,266 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

Pass 22 May 2012 86,343 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 86,291 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 83,009 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 69,504 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 69,504 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 64,610 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 55,246 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 55,246 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,822
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
position lamp(s) not working 24
Full Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a reliability report

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YT54 WBO is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 68,326 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 S-a fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT54 WBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YT54 WBO is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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