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AY54 HXH

2004 Saab 9-3

Brown Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,495 mi
Last recorded156,495 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 HXH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 156,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine managment light on

Fail 18 Feb 2016 156,461 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 16 Jan 2015 149,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 149,953 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 144,092 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 136,484 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 126,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 118,383 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 110,791 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 110,730 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 84,241 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 69,794 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 47,016 miles

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

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

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

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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AY54 HXH is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Brown with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY54 HXH, 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 AY54 HXH registered?

AY54 HXH is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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