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DX54 ADZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,704 mi
Last recorded95,704 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 ADZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 95,704 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 93,555 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on rear brake discs & brake pads low

exhaust corroded in places

offside front brake hose ferrules & both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Sep 2014 91,962 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 89,875 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres side walls cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2013 89,794 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres side walls cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2012 85,581 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 81,923 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 77,890 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 77,879 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 70,861 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 61,297 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f rack arms has slight play

o/s/f tyre outter sidewall slight damage

Pass 25 Sep 2007 53,425 miles

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

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

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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DX54 ADZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ADZ, 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 ADZ registered?

DX54 ADZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is DX54 ADZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX54 ADZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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