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AK54 SGU

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,585 mi
Last recorded135,585 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 SGU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 135,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 124,773 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 124,773 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 109,877 miles

Nearside outer taillight not working

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

Stop lamps nearside inner & offside outer working

Fail 11 Feb 2014 109,818 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer taillight not working

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

Stop lamps nearside inner & offside outer working

Pass 3 Oct 2012 100,551 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 91,685 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 91,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,368 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,969 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,611 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,680 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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AK54 SGU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK54 SGU, 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 AK54 SGU registered?

AK54 SGU is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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