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DU54 MPZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,303 mi
Last recorded103,303 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 MPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 103,303 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lense loose but shows correct colour to rear

Fail 14 Sep 2020 103,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lense loose but shows correct colour to rear

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 102,294 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2019 102,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2018 95,597 miles

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,951 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 84,823 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure torn (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 59,486 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 59,486 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 52,146 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 52,146 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,083 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 41,349 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 41,349 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 40,084 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 38,681 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 36,950 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,990 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,426 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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DU54 MPZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DU54 MPZ, 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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DU54 MPZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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