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DU54 MSO

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

113,659 mi
Last recorded113,659 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 MSO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 113,659 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 113,659 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 104,342 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 104,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 93,538 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 80,726 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,927 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 59,304 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 59,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 56,822 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 56,807 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 55,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,125 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 46,125 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,162 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 40,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 40,157 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,494 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 35,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MSO is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MSO, 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 DU54 MSO registered?

DU54 MSO is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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