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AY54 LCG

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,499 mi
Last recorded130,499 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 LCG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 130,499 miles

front brake discs worn

n\s\r brake pad low

Fail 11 Apr 2018 130,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs worn

n\s\r brake pad low

Pass 28 Jan 2017 119,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 119,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to limit and screw in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 107,769 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 95,088 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 83,191 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front seatbelt retracts slowly

Pass 17 Oct 2012 76,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2012 76,841 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,714 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,881 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 49,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 40,874 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 34,158 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AY54 LCG is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY54 LCG, 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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AY54 LCG is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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