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DV54 VLL

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

109,558 mi
Last recorded109,558 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 VLL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 109,558 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 105,192 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 100,274 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 95,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 95,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 87,086 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured on both sides of vehicle (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 87,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened top shocker mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured on both sides of vehicle (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 82,740 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 73,960 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 70,962 miles

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate cracking in treads.

Pass 22 Oct 2016 67,727 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 66,426 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 66,424 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 64,021 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 60,816 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 56,182 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 51,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Nov 2011 51,354 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Nov 2010 46,852 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 46,852 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2009 39,983 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 34,116 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 27,298 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 27,298 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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DV54 VLL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV54 VLL, 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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DV54 VLL is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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