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CV54 LZP

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,773 mi
Last recorded147,773 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 LZP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2022 147,773 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 138,680 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 138,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/F and O/S/R tyres,sidewalls cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 132,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 132,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 125,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 125,465 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 120,562 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 117,400 miles

All tyres perishing slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2016 114,497 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 114,497 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 108,411 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

slight play o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 26 Jul 2014 97,963 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 87,608 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 77,833 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges and wearing

front tyres 2-4mm

Pass 22 Jul 2011 67,809 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 56,948 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 43,650 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 43,650 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 28,466 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 18,210 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 18,205 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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CV54 LZP is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CV54 LZP, 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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CV54 LZP is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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