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AE54 DLJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,360 mi
Last recorded149,360 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 DLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 149,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2014 149,340 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 125,939 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 91,417 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 86,166 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 86,162 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 73,717 miles

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

front tyres JUST legal

Pass 1 Dec 2008 61,161 miles

n/s headlight slightly loose

rear top arm suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 1 Dec 2008 61,161 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s headlight slightly loose

rear top arm suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,393 miles

1) Handbrake freeplay requires slight adjustment.

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 DLJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DLJ, 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 DLJ registered?

AE54 DLJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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