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YU54 XLK

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,435 mi
Last recorded93,435 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid95,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU54 XLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 93,435 miles

Both rear tyres have slight wear on inner edges of tread

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

Front bumper and offside front wing damaged

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 93,435 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached due to excessive corrosion on top mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached due to excessive corrosion on top mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres have slight wear on inner edges of tread

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

Front bumper and offside front wing damaged

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 88,028 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 88,027 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 83,900 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,520 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 72,395 miles

nearside rear reflector missing out of bumper

rear bumper damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2015 71,757 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 67,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 67,366 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,759 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,251 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 41,500 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 39,582 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 36,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,115 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 31,620 miles

o/s hand brake lever on caliper is not fully returning

Pass 23 Nov 2007 26,069 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 7,269 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
8,780
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
coil spring broken 175
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
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YU54 XLK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 95,286 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 Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YU54 XLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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YU54 XLK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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