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AO54 DLN

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

127,003 mi
Last recorded127,003 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 DLN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 127,003 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle around suspension parts and mounting areas

Exhaust corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 126,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper strut mounting area to chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle around suspension parts and mounting areas

Exhaust corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 120,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 113,702 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 113,702 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mounting fractured (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 106,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 100,024 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 94,250 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 94,250 miles

Brake performance not tested Both rear tyres had cord damage (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2019 88,458 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Sep 2019 88,458 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 80,830 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,042 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel slightly binding

Pass 19 Sep 2016 67,596 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 60,053 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 51,938 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 51,665 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,276 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 47,960 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 44,391 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,869 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,719 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,101 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 DLN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AO54 DLN, 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 DLN is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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