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RX52 ZBW

2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,743 mi
Last recorded81,743 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp81,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 ZBW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 81,743 miles

2 x headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 9 Feb 2019 77,459 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 73,737 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 69,089 miles

2 x front tyres wearing on inner edges ( low tread)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 64,785 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 61,684 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 59,309 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 54,245 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,293 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 46,038 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 46,026 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 42,245 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 39,507 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 37,204 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 35,685 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 32,231 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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RX52 ZBW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 81,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX52 ZBW, 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 23 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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What year was RX52 ZBW registered?

RX52 ZBW is a 2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is RX52 ZBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 ZBW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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