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DV54 VME

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,804 mi
Last recorded133,804 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 VME
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 133,804 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 132,728 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 132,717 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play rough when turned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis/out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis leg/out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect defused (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp pattern weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 130,487 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 125,315 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 123,504 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking to treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

offside rear brake disc back plate corrored

Fail 11 Oct 2018 123,045 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking to treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

offside rear brake disc back plate corrored

Pass 1 Dec 2017 114,720 miles

Rear tyres are on 3mm

covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2017 114,552 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres are on 3mm

covers fitted

rear exhaust rubbers are slightly worn

Pass 18 Nov 2016 108,032 miles

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

sill covers fitted obscuring view of metal sills

Fail 16 Nov 2016 107,971 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)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

sill covers fitted obscuring view of metal sills

Pass 10 Nov 2015 105,590 miles

front exhaust flexible joint detiorated not blowing at present

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring inspection of metal outer sills

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 21 Nov 2014 104,096 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 104,082 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 96,301 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 96,294 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 90,343 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 81,791 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 70,277 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 57,794 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,255 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 35,627 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 VME is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VME, 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 VME is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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