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DX54 ACY

2004 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,775 mi
Last recorded129,775 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 ACY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 129,775 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lense deteriorated

Offside Headlamp lense deteriorated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 129,774 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lense deteriorated

Offside Headlamp lense deteriorated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 129,043 miles

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

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

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

parking brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 15 Nov 2018 125,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top bearing stiff

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 119,674 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 119,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 112,139 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 92,696 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,500 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 74,355 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 74,355 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,248 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 56,829 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 52,994 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 48,736 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,332 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 41,733 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 41,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

os rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DX54 ACY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DX54 ACY, 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 DX54 ACY registered?

DX54 ACY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is DX54 ACY safe to buy?

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