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AE54 DKK

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,641 mi
Last recorded173,641 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 DKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 173,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 173,640 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing both (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 160,021 miles

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

presenter adviced

Fail 22 Oct 2014 160,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

presenter adviced

Pass 29 Oct 2013 145,985 miles

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

presenter adviced

Pass 10 Sep 2012 110,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2012 110,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 111,084 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly wearing on outer edges

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre slight kurb damage on sidewall not threw to cords

o/s/f driveshaft inner gaitor split

o/s/f seat belt light fluffing

slight play at front hub assemblys

Fail 5 Sep 2011 111,084 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly wearing on outer edges

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre slight kurb damage on sidewall not threw to cords

o/s/f driveshaft inner gaitor split

o/s/f seat belt light fluffing

slight play at front hub assemblys

Pass 6 Sep 2010 100,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre edges getting bold

Pass 11 Sep 2009 88,735 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 88,734 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 77,944 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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 30 Oct 2007 66,255 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AE54 DKK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DKK, 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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AE54 DKK is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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