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AE54 XPX

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,058 mi
Last recorded140,058 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XPX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 140,058 miles

All shock absorbers corrosion to casings

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged underside

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced overall underside and mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes both sides and lower arms (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 138,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

damage front bumper

Fail 2 Aug 2022 138,603 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

damage front bumper

Pass 26 Jul 2021 131,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 130,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 125,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 125,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 121,913 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 121,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill strengthening. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill support structure. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 118,438 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 114,130 miles

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

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

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

Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2015 106,210 miles

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)

o/s rear light lens damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2014 94,989 miles

o/s rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2013 83,441 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 73,246 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 73,246 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,976 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,680 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 55,671 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,875 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 31,617 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 28,248 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 28,248 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XPX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XPX, 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 XPX registered?

AE54 XPX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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