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AK54 SGY

2004 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,320 mi
Last recorded93,320 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 SGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 93,320 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 88,963 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint offside front upper (2.4.G.2)

advisory nearside front tyre is worn wearing outer edge

advisory offside front tyre has slight tearing to tread

Fail 19 Dec 2016 88,963 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint offside front upper (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

advisory nearside front tyre is worn wearing outer edge

advisory offside front tyre has slight tearing to tread

advisory offside rear brake is over heated

Pass 17 Dec 2015 81,939 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside front (2.4.G.1)

advisor rear brake appliction is uneven

advisory knocking noise from nearside front shock top mounting

Fail 16 Dec 2015 81,923 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside front (2.4.G.1)

Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired ADVISORY OFFSIDE REAR LEN IS LOOSE (1.5.1c)

advisor rear brake appliction is uneven

advisory knocking noise from nearside front shock top mounting

Pass 18 Dec 2014 74,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 65,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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 3 Jan 2013 56,325 miles

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

advisory rear registration plate is slighty loose insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2012 50,778 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,253 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 34,840 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,439 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,412 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,958 miles

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

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

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 SGY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SGY, 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 SGY registered?

AK54 SGY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is AK54 SGY safe to buy?

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