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DE54 AUL

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,753 mi
Last recorded88,753 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 AUL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 88,753 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 88,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,957 miles

1exhust bracket missing at front pipe

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

rear exhaust bracket lose

Fail 5 Feb 2015 79,956 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 67,803 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 57,734 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 57,731 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 53,434 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 53,434 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 49,138 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,566 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,353 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,156 miles

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

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

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 AUL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AUL, 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 AUL registered?

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

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