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VO54 YTL

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,421 mi
Last recorded155,421 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid95,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 YTL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 155,421 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing. ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 155,414 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable strut bearing. (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested brake binding. (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested brake stuck on. (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 144,730 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Sep 2016 144,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 137,011 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

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

clutch pedal sticking at the bottom

Fail 7 Sep 2015 137,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel hub cracked bottom ball joint attachment area (4.2.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

clutch pedal sticking at the bottom

in my opinion this vehicle is not safe to drive.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 132,119 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 31 Jan 2013 110,759 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 100,233 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 91,436 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 70,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/ and n/s rear tyres stepping slightly on inner edges

slight play in n/s steering rack on tie rod

Pass 20 Jan 2010 64,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged outwith zone A or B not affecting drivers view

Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,504 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 24,494 miles

Slight play in the N/S/F anti-roll bar link.

The O/S/F and both the rear tyres are starting to wear on the edges.

Pass 27 Aug 2007 21,423 miles

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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VO54 YTL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YTL, 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 YTL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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