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FP04 HSU

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,572 mi
Last recorded154,572 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp83,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 HSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 154,572 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 153,178 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 150,159 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 150,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and has a nail in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 146,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 146,177 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 146,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 137,130 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread and slighlty bold on the inner edge.

o/s/r tyre bold on inner egde.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 137,130 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread and slighlty bold on the inner edge.

o/s/r tyre bold on inner egde.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 130,133 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 127,876 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 127,876 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 122,031 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 104,859 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 98,623 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner egde

Pass 4 Jul 2008 83,556 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 20 Jun 2007 61,602 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp?

Based on 2,133 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
coil spring incomplete 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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FP04 HSU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 83,650 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 175 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP04 HSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FP04 HSU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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