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DE54 XGC

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,039 mi
Last recorded149,039 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 149,039 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

offside front fog lamp not working

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 2 Jan 2019 149,039 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

offside front fog lamp not working

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Dec 2017 142,594 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Dec 2017 142,594 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 121,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 11,218 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 11,218 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 105,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

private plates fitted but sufficiently spaced.

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2014 105,220 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

private plates fitted but sufficiently spaced.

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2013 98,643 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 89,130 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2012 88,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 77,038 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 76,982 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 69,527 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 61,164 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 52,910 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 45,702 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DE54 XGC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGC, 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 XGC registered?

DE54 XGC is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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