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DE54 KEU

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,770 mi
Last recorded141,770 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 141,770 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 141,770 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 135,009 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 135,009 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 127,537 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 127,537 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 114,466 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 114,466 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 104,232 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 104,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 96,598 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 87,491 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 80,567 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 77,536 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 18 Jan 2010 77,536 miles

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

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 8 Jan 2009 66,187 miles

Slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 22 Dec 2008 66,005 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Noisey wiper operation

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2007 57,505 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2007 57,505 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 KEU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KEU, 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 KEU registered?

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

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