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AO54 DJZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,862 mi
Last recorded79,862 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 DJZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 79,862 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 79,855 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 76,402 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 76,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 73,509 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 73,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 70,986 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 67,072 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 62,875 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 58,309 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 53,801 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 45,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 45,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 34,545 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 28,655 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 24,685 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 21,181 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,181 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 17,969 miles

Has cut in near side front tyre inner tread

Has small cut in offside front tyre tread

Pass 4 Nov 2008 14,926 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 11,932 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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AO54 DJZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AO54 DJZ, 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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AO54 DJZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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