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CK54 XYE

2004 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,012 mi
Last recorded123,012 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 XYE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 123,012 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe surface rust

Pass 21 Feb 2023 115,654 miles

Nearside Front tie rod slight play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tie rod slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 110,230 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s front and back (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s rear brake back plate is deteriorating

rear suspension very rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2022 110,225 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s front and back (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s rear brake back plate is deteriorating

rear suspension very rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2021 105,101 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 100,596 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear disc backplate corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil and fuel residue rear of engine

Pass 25 Oct 2019 98,547 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 94,584 miles

rear subframe becoming corroded

rear upper suspension arm bushed becoming worn

Fail 13 Sep 2018 94,584 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

rear subframe becoming corroded

rear upper suspension arm bushed becoming worn

Pass 12 Sep 2017 86,871 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 82,167 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 73,814 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced pattern weak (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 66,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 66,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 59,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,017 miles

no emissions detected on emission test

Fail 24 Sep 2010 44,903 miles

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

no emissions detected on emission test

Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,673 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 21,242 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 19,787 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 XYE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CK54 XYE, 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 CK54 XYE registered?

CK54 XYE is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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