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DE54 AUK

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 AUK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 156,968 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both c.v boots weeping

nearside front tyre outer wall showing signs of cracking

poor image both headlamps

some play steering column lower u.j

Pass 27 Feb 2023 152,720 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre outer wall showing signs of cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2021 152,658 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

poor image both headlamps

Pass 20 Feb 2020 152,376 miles

poor image both headlamps

Pass 4 Feb 2019 151,698 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 149,599 miles

rear corrosion rear subframe

Fail 10 Mar 2018 149,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear corrosion rear subframe

Pass 22 Oct 2016 132,065 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 132,063 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 117,728 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2014 97,834 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 97,834 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 85,728 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 85,728 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 80,747 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 80,747 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 74,796 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 74,796 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 68,015 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 61,288 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 52,825 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 AUK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AUK, 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 AUK is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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