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CK54 LZO

2004 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,881 mi
Last recorded123,881 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 LZO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 123,881 miles

Brake disc(s) worn, corroded, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 123,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc(s) worn, corroded, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 118,745 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 118,744 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 110,479 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 110,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 102,435 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 102,433 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 87,944 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 77,846 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 65,408 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 65,408 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2012 51,014 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 33,195 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 33,195 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,832 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,802 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 28,797 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,196 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 18,492 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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CK54 LZO is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CK54 LZO, 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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CK54 LZO is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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