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LC54 UDE

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,099 mi
Last recorded109,099 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid95,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 UDE
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 109,099 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 109,099 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 107,493 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 107,493 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2013 104,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

undertray damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2013 104,288 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

undertray damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2011 90,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 90,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 83,458 miles

play in front track arms

rear tyre treads low

Pass 13 Aug 2009 74,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in off side track control arm

Pass 4 Mar 2008 60,845 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 59,424 miles

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

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

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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LC54 UDE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC54 UDE, 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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LC54 UDE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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