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AJ54 SVK

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,761 mi
Last recorded182,761 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 SVK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 182,761 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 179,370 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 175,336 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners On Int Mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 175,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners On Int Mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 171,895 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 171,880 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) universal joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 169,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished on outer sidewall

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 164,472 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 158,793 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 158,496 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 152,468 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 Apr 2015 152,408 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Apr 2014 144,389 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 132,912 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 117,802 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 100,491 miles

advise o/s/f tyre close to 1.6mm limit

advise x2 small chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2010 90,918 miles

offside rear, upper suspension arm as slight play in a pin bearing

Fail 21 Apr 2010 90,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear, upper suspension arm as slight play in a pin bearing

Pass 29 Apr 2009 72,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 72,294 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 55,157 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 SVK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SVK, 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 SVK is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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