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AY54 JEJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,271 mi
Last recorded141,271 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 JEJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 141,271 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner

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

Play in offside and nearside front steering rack ends

Fail 10 Mar 2017 141,271 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner

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

Play in offside and nearside front steering rack ends

Pass 17 Feb 2016 132,296 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner + perished

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

Slight play in offside and nearside steering rack ends

Pass 20 Feb 2015 125,500 miles

rear brake discs slightly warped , management light on dash , slight play rack ends , valve stems perished , rear suspension arms lower bushes deteriorated , rear upper shock mount brackets slightly damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2015 125,500 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake discs slightly warped , management light on dash , slight play rack ends , valve stems perished , rear suspension arms lower bushes deteriorated , rear upper shock mount brackets slightly damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2015 125,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 118,085 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 110,985 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 110,985 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 104,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2012 104,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 92,793 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 65,553 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 65,551 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 56,229 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 54,193 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 54,193 miles

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

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)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 49,637 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 49,637 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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AY54 JEJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 AY54 JEJ, 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 JEJ registered?

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

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