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AK54 YFW

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

174,093 mi
Last recorded174,093 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 174,093 miles

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

Rear noise/knock from rear suspension

Fail 27 Nov 2017 174,093 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear noise/knock from rear suspension

Pass 8 Jun 2016 152,993 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 138,003 miles

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

noise from engine

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 125,133 miles

rear tyres stepping on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2013 112,206 miles

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

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

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

Offisde front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 99,751 miles

Engine Management Light On

Fail 24 May 2012 99,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine Management Light On

Pass 25 May 2011 85,377 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 75,883 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 61,536 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,124 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,513 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 YFW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

AK54 YFW is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is AK54 YFW safe to buy?

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