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DE54 AUU

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,393 mi
Last recorded125,393 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 AUU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 125,393 miles

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 125,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 118,908 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 115,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

cut in outer sidewall offside front tyre

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2013 113,835 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 105,790 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 93,155 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear tyre has slight signs of wear on inner edge tread!!

Fail 25 Oct 2010 93,155 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear tyre has slight signs of wear on inner edge tread!!

Pass 16 Oct 2009 80,636 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 80,636 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 62,831 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 42,799 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 AUU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AUU, 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 AUU registered?

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

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