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AO54 DKN

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,186 mi
Last recorded171,186 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 DKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 171,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 163,926 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 156,705 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 150,177 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 141,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 132,140 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 121,496 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 11,178 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 102,036 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 97,289 miles

Engine management light on permantly advise needs checking out.

N/s/r tyre thread pattern blocked and needs replacing as will cause bad road noise,

Pass 24 Sep 2012 88,775 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 88,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 79,351 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 79,345 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 68,042 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 57,163 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 57,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,937 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,304 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AO54 DKN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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