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YV04 HLC

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

190,313 mi
Last recorded190,313 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp78,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 HLC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 190,313 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 122,958 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 121,088 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat sheild loose

Fail 23 Feb 2021 121,084 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat sheild loose

Pass 27 Jan 2020 120,504 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 120,472 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 116,328 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 116,219 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2018 111,132 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 108,267 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 108,255 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 106,337 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 105,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 103,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 102,288 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 99,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 93,748 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 91,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 74,451 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 60,040 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 40,622 miles

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

Based on 6,808 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
position lamp(s) not working 115
coil spring broken 110
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
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YV04 HLC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 78,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YV04 HLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YV04 HLC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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