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CN54 TGZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,518 mi
Last recorded171,518 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 TGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 171,518 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 159,664 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 159,664 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 148,876 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 138,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust flexi detiorated

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 24 May 2014 130,175 miles

slight brake bind to offside rear

Pass 22 May 2013 121,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2013 121,890 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 113,672 miles

nearside front wiper linkage worn

slight brake bind to offside rear

Pass 25 May 2011 103,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 May 2011 103,576 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 93,661 miles

front shockabsorber covers insecure

Fail 24 May 2010 93,661 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front shockabsorber covers insecure

rear exhaust loose

Pass 5 Jan 2010 88,546 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 74,246 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 74,246 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 54,263 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

cannot check outer cill's fully due to plastic over cill's fitted

slight play in o/s & n/s steering arm inner joint's

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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CN54 TGZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CN54 TGZ, 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 CN54 TGZ registered?

CN54 TGZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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