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DE54 AUJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,768 mi
Last recorded161,768 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 AUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 May 2017 161,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both track rods to rack worn

rear heat shield insecure exhaust

Pass 14 May 2016 154,686 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2016 156,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 150,516 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 138,025 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 122,649 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 103,936 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 103,936 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 86,237 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 66,879 miles

nearside rear tyre cuts on sidewall, centre of tread perishing

oil level low

Fail 10 Oct 2009 66,879 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre cuts on sidewall, centre of tread perishing

oil level low

Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,298 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside outer brake light bulb not working

oil level below minimum

Fail 8 Oct 2008 47,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

closer iunspection of front brake pads required

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside outer brake light bulb not working

oil level below minimum

Pass 22 Sep 2007 24,979 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 AUJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DE54 AUJ, 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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DE54 AUJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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