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K17 KWL

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector Tid

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,308 mi
Last recorded120,308 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector Tid85,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 KWL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Tid
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 120,308 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 120,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 99,783 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 99,781 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 93,126 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 75,131 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 75,131 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Tid?

Based on 774 MOT tests across 296 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,727
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
296
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 9
position lamp(s) not working 7
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K17 KWL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector Tid in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 85,350 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 Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K17 KWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K17 KWL registered?

K17 KWL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector Tid, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is K17 KWL safe to buy?

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