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DE54 AUC

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,429 mi
Last recorded156,429 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 AUC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 156,429 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 150,342 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 143,672 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 138,799 miles

front and rear brake discs slight wear

os and ns rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 31 Jan 2017 135,916 miles

Nearside Front seat belt retracting mechanism is weak in operation but working

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slaw return

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slaw return

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slaw return

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 135,915 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front seat belt retracting mechanism is weak in operation but working

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2014 128,251 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 111,717 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 94,958 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 79,408 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 65,976 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,536 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 52,163 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,376 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,229 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DE54 AUC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE54 AUC registered?

DE54 AUC is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is DE54 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 AUC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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