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AJ54 SVL

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

48,895 mi
Last recorded48,895 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 48,895 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 48,425 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 45,337 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 42,169 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 40,155 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 38,068 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 36,811 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 36,811 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 35,450 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 33,129 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 32,554 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 32,075 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 30,868 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 29,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 28 Sep 2012 27,495 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 26,369 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 23,614 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 20,458 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 17,020 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 13,693 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 SVL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

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

Is AJ54 SVL safe to buy?

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