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AE54 RVJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

128,772 mi
Last recorded128,772 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 RVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2025 128,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 127,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp lenses slightly clouded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 124,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus , outer side wall deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx / 2.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Not dripping but needs attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 124,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lens damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus , outer side wall deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx / 2.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Not dripping but needs attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 121,412 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2021 117,451 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 117,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working bothsides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

off side rear and near side rear tyres side wall damaged

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2020 115,173 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2019 115,062 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 107,625 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 102,926 miles

near side front tyre side wall damaged

near side rear child seat fitted

near side rear light lens damaged

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2017 102,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side front tyre side wall damaged

near side rear child seat fitted

near side rear light lens damaged

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2016 101,181 miles

Nearside Rear inner side wall splitting and cracking on tread

Offside Front Inner cv boot damp

Offside Rear tyre worn to limits on inner tread

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 99,428 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2015 99,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 97,156 miles

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

near side rear tyre side wall damaged and nail

off side rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 2 Jan 2014 97,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

near side rear tyre side wall damaged and nail

Pass 29 Dec 2012 93,851 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 74,220 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 74,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2011 62,695 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 57,593 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 57,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 49,799 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 41,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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 RVJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

AE54 RVJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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