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DE54 XGM

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,540 mi
Last recorded103,540 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 XGM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 103,540 miles

emission too clean to detact readings

Fail 22 Dec 2016 103,540 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

emission too clean to detact readings

Fail 7 Dec 2016 103,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

emission too clean to detact readings

Fail 16 Nov 2016 103,497 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm and inner sidewall split (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track arm slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm and splits in inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 88,135 miles

child seat fitted

minor exhaust leak from flexi

nearside front steering arm has slight play

object in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Dec 2015 88,135 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)

child seat fitted

minor exhaust leak from flexi

nearside front steering arm has slight play

object in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2014 74,653 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,510 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 68,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 62,619 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 56,542 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,760 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 49,760 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,756 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,393 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 28,960 miles

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

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 XGM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XGM, 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 XGM registered?

DE54 XGM is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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