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AJ54 SVA

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,435 mi
Last recorded156,435 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 SVA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2019 156,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 144,900 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 110,257 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 104,960 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2015 98,764 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 90,487 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 84,027 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,189 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 71,389 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 60,788 miles

o/s/r tyre has nail in it

Pass 25 Sep 2010 56,538 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 48,950 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 43,976 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 SVA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVA, 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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AJ54 SVA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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