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VO54 PUU

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,216 mi
Last recorded147,216 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid95,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 PUU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 147,216 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 140,201 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 126,833 miles

front ball joints slight play-rear pads low-parking brake passedonlimit may need adjustment soon-front pads worn low-

Pass 29 Mar 2013 114,022 miles

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

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

slight play in steering arms

Fail 27 Mar 2013 114,022 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering arms

Pass 6 Mar 2012 105,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light staying on

Fail 2 Mar 2012 105,941 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light staying on

Pass 19 Jan 2011 88,392 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 68,518 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front 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)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 50,232 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 50,232 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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
Full Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid reliability report

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VO54 PUU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VO54 PUU, 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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VO54 PUU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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