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CE54 MVR

2004 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

109,297 mi
Last recorded109,297 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 MVR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 109,297 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 98,381 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 86,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 79,164 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 74,686 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 71,677 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 71,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 68,523 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,137 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 61,917 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 57,870 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 54,436 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 54,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 49,923 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 44,446 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 41,345 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,696 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 38,601 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 35,242 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,295 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,851 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,762 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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CE54 MVR is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CE54 MVR, 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 CE54 MVR registered?

CE54 MVR is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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