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DE54 ATU

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,187 mi
Last recorded125,187 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 ATU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 125,187 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 119,209 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 112,570 miles

exhaust bracket broken

n/s and o/s dip poor beam image

Fail 21 Aug 2017 112,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust bracket broken

n/s and o/s dip poor beam image

Pass 11 Aug 2016 105,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 96,392 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 96,392 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 88,415 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 78,868 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 78,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 68,995 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 68,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 61,963 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 51,895 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 43,711 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 34,979 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 25,740 miles

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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DE54 ATU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE54 ATU, 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 DE54 ATU registered?

DE54 ATU is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is DE54 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 ATU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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