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AK54 YFG

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,083 mi
Last recorded182,083 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 YFG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 182,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 177,477 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 177,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 170,764 miles

Inner steering joints slight play

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 170,763 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner steering joints slight play

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 165,240 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel AND OFFSIDE (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner cv starting to perish slighty.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 160,438 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 145,385 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 145,385 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 123,338 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear number plates are starting to de- laminate

Pass 6 Oct 2011 101,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 89,059 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs worn, with slight scoring.

BOTH Registration Plates starting to deteriorate.

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

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

Plastic Engine Covers fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 83,418 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 73,296 miles

0/S/REAR worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2007 59,058 miles

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

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

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 YFG is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YFG, 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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AK54 YFG is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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