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DV54 VLR

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,780 mi
Last recorded100,780 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 VLR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 100,780 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 100,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 85,737 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 70,209 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 70,201 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,460 miles

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

slight cut o/s rear tyre but not to cords

Pass 2 Aug 2010 56,830 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,379 miles

n/s none obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,651 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2007 37,298 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 VLR is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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