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AY53 DZM

2004 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,123 mi
Last recorded107,123 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DZM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 107,123 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDE WALL SLIGHT PERISHED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 107,123 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDE WALL SLIGHT PERISHED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 107,065 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 106,999 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall & tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 97,705 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 92,760 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 88,470 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel tank straps slight corrosion

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Slight restriction on n/s/r brake

Fail 19 Apr 2017 88,470 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank straps slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Slight restriction on n/s/r brake

Pass 7 Apr 2016 83,283 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 83,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyres appears to have been locked up slighty

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,730 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 73,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,479 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,267 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 53,267 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,654 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 32,665 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 32,665 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 17,084 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,860 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 14,190 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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AY53 DZM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AY53 DZM, 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 AY53 DZM registered?

AY53 DZM is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is AY53 DZM safe to buy?

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