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AO54 DNN

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,463 mi
Last recorded155,463 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 DNN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 155,463 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 142,226 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine light on dash indicates a fault

Fail 12 Jun 2017 142,224 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine light on dash indicates a fault

Pass 7 Jun 2016 126,755 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 113,521 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 102,098 miles

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

n/s/f tyre inner wall cut

Pass 5 Jun 2013 93,512 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 93,511 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 86,044 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 30 May 2012 86,044 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 83,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front door mirror does not operate by switch inside car, but can be adjusted manually.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 83,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front door mirror does not operate by switch inside car, but can be adjusted manually.

Pass 16 Oct 2010 77,677 miles

Nearside door mirror unable to adjust mirror with interior switch, the mirror can be adjusted manually and does provide a view to the rear.

Nearside/ Offside front brake Discs are slightly scored and worn.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 71,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front door mirror not operatin g from switch, still can be adjusted manualy.

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 62,189 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front door mirror unable to adjust from drivers seat.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 62,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front door mirror unable to adjust from drivers seat.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,445 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 DNN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DNN, 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 DNN is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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