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LM53 ETE

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,643 mi
Last recorded121,643 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 ETE
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 121,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear axle has slight corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2015 121,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear axle has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2013 120,384 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 120,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 117,552 miles

Airbag light on

Fail 14 Dec 2012 117,547 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Airbag light on

Fail 30 Nov 2012 117,544 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise air bag light on

Pass 2 Dec 2011 102,181 miles

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear tyre low tread

Pass 29 Nov 2010 84,018 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 84,018 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 73,209 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 62,818 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2007 38,533 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 27,046 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,822
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
position lamp(s) not working 24
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LM53 ETE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM53 ETE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LM53 ETE is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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