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AO54 DKU

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

187,891 mi
Last recorded187,891 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 187,891 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 187,891 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 175,302 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 167,715 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 151,646 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 133,128 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 128,768 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 112,521 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 97,923 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 85,940 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 DKU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DKU, 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 AO54 DKU registered?

AO54 DKU is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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