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AE54 DJO

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,734 mi
Last recorded129,734 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 DJO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 129,734 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 129,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2015 122,788 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 122,788 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 113,668 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 102,715 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 86,274 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 69,563 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 69,563 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 61,341 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 61,340 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 179,606 miles

nearside-offside inner steering rack joint play

nearside-offside rear tyre's slight worn inner edge

Fail 17 May 2010 175,551 miles

Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 151,462 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 150,830 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front inner rack joint slight play

Pass 28 May 2009 130,700 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 130,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 101,763 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 58,368 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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AE54 DJO is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE54 DJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE54 DJO registered?

AE54 DJO is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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