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DE54 XFZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,502 mi
Last recorded108,502 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 108,502 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2020 106,408 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 106,408 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 99,291 miles

HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY HAZED

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 99,290 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY HAZED

Nearside Front NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKE CALIPER WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 87,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SCREEN SLIGHTLY SCRATCHED + DAMAGED OUTSIDE ZONES

Fail 26 Mar 2018 87,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SCREEN SLIGHTLY SCRATCHED + DAMAGED OUTSIDE ZONES

Pass 7 Apr 2017 77,959 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,906 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 77,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty not indicating os (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,645 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 72,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,071 miles

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)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 69,071 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,899 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,773 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,061 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 40,593 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,728 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 30,231 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 25,566 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 XFZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XFZ, 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 XFZ registered?

DE54 XFZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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