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DE54 KFL

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,624 mi
Last recorded60,624 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 KFL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 60,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 59,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2021 59,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 59,286 miles

Both rear tyres cracking to outer side walls.

Corrosion to rear sub-frame.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking block missing.

Nearside Front tyre outer side perished.

Nearside mirror cover cracked.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp opaque.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 58,329 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall perished.

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall perished.

Nearside Wing mirror cover damaged.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Nearside and offside shock absorber casings corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2018 56,575 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 54,862 miles

Nearside Front jacking point missing.

Fail 17 Aug 2017 54,861 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front jacking point missing.

Slight bind to both rear brakes.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 50,630 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 48,626 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 45,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 44,870 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,970 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre slightly worn.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 42,652 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 42,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 40,587 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 36,768 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,859 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,532 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 KFL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KFL, 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 KFL is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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