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CV54 MDN

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,168 mi
Last recorded73,168 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 MDN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 73,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspect repair to both rear outer tyre wall.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 69,442 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 69,442 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 65,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to exposing cords

Slight oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 61,823 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 61,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 57,884 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,909 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 49,499 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 47,473 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,708 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic oversills fitted

uneven wear to rear tyres

Fail 25 Sep 2008 31,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

plastic oversills fitted

uneven wear to rear tyres

Pass 29 Sep 2007 23,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CV54 MDN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CV54 MDN, 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 CV54 MDN registered?

CV54 MDN is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is CV54 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV54 MDN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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