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AK54 SJX

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

198,674 mi
Last recorded198,674 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 SJX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 198,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 23 Feb 2023 195,532 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Feb 2023 195,158 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2022 184,193 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 184,193 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 166,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 149,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 136,681 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 120,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 120,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 108,712 miles

slight chip on a windscreen & under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2015 99,248 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 91,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Nov 2013 81,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2013 81,487 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 70,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre has damage to inner side wall

Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre 3mm tread depth and damage to outer sidewall

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 10 Jun 2010 53,895 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 47,668 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 36,027 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 27,324 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 SJX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SJX, 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 SJX registered?

AK54 SJX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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