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AJ54 SUH

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

65,868 mi
Last recorded65,868 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 SUH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 65,868 miles

Position lamp insecure Repaired with tape (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 65,847 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp insecure Repaired with tape (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 65,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Accident damage

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 64,805 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 64,263 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 64,260 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 63,813 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 63,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 62,554 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 62,553 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 61,353 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 61,350 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

n/s front fog lamp out

Pass 21 Nov 2017 60,315 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 59,498 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 59,498 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 57,685 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 56,314 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 56,257 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2013 52,469 miles

left front and right front seat belts-slow retraction

Fail 22 Nov 2012 48,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 48,723 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 44,235 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 44,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 39,306 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 39,306 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 33,267 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 28,222 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 23,347 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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AJ54 SUH is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AJ54 SUH, 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 AJ54 SUH registered?

AJ54 SUH is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is AJ54 SUH safe to buy?

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