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YX54 KKE

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

157,524 mi
Last recorded157,524 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto92,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 KKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 157,524 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 157,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 150,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2020 150,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2019 141,146 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 141,142 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 132,160 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 132,160 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 123,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 123,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 114,966 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 108,262 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2015 108,262 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2013 83,976 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 83,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 May 2012 72,113 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2012 72,113 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,814 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 56,915 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 48,852 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,436 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front seat belt retracting slowly

Fail 3 Mar 2008 35,436 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front seat belt retracting slowly

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

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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YX54 KKE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 92,082 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 Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX54 KKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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YX54 KKE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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