MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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
Rear tyres are on 3mm
covers fitted
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
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
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
front exhaust flexible joint detiorated not blowing at present
plastic sill covers fitted obscuring inspection of metal outer sills
surface corrosion to rear subframe
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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