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CU54 DVJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,206 mi
Last recorded109,206 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 DVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 109,206 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 105,343 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 101,608 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 97,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 19 Nov 2015 97,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 95,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear exhaust heat shield adrift.

Fail 20 Nov 2014 95,176 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear exhaust heat shield adrift.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 90,804 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 90,804 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 88,811 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 88,811 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 82,820 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 70,686 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2009 60,269 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 49,195 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,585 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 42,528 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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CU54 DVJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 CU54 DVJ, 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 CU54 DVJ registered?

CU54 DVJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is CU54 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU54 DVJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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