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CN54 VCV

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,091 mi
Last recorded147,091 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 VCV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 147,091 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 137,838 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 137,838 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 131,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 120,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm 225/45/14 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm 225/45/14 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm 225/45/14 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Play at steering wheel detected

Fail 19 Jul 2019 120,236 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Due to coil spring broken (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/14 94W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm 225/45/14 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm 225/45/14 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm 225/45/14 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Play at steering wheel detected

Pass 10 Aug 2018 114,598 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 114,595 miles

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

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2018 114,530 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 112,703 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 110,643 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 105,914 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 97,644 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake fluid cap broken but still sealed

Pass 10 Jun 2013 86,359 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 86,359 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 74,321 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 60,342 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,285 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 33,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

boot mat missing

os sill marked

spare missing

Pass 28 May 2009 33,038 miles

os sill marked

spare missing

boot mat missing

Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,974 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 27,129 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VCV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CN54 VCV, 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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CN54 VCV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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