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AJ54 UCL

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,056 mi
Last recorded120,056 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 UCL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 120,056 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 113,879 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 103,232 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 103,208 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 103,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 97,880 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 91,489 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 91,489 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 83,816 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 73,947 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 73,947 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 64,293 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 55,498 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,217 miles

slight play rear top arm bushes

Pass 12 Nov 2007 32,586 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 32,586 miles

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

2) O/S/F Tyre close to legal limit ( Wearing on outer edge ).

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 UCL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UCL, 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 UCL registered?

AJ54 UCL is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is AJ54 UCL safe to buy?

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