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AJ54 UCC

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,608 mi
Last recorded164,608 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 UCC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 164,608 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 157,788 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2022 157,788 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 150,930 miles

Both front drop links have slight play

Small oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2020 150,930 miles

Both front drop links have slight play

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Small oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2019 141,913 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 141,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 128,191 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 114,858 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 114,723 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 105,067 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2015 97,372 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2014 89,993 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2014 89,993 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 79,918 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 14 Dec 2012 72,343 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 72,337 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 63,606 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 63,453 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s/f seat belt retracting system is poor

Fail 23 Dec 2010 54,884 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 54,884 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 44,069 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 33,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f seat belt has to be helped to retract

Pass 29 Nov 2007 21,866 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 UCC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCC, 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 UCC registered?

AJ54 UCC is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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