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DX54 AEA

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,568 mi
Last recorded145,568 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 AEA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 145,568 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 137,132 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 136,247 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 130,509 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 124,761 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 9 Oct 2015 124,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 18 Oct 2014 114,280 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 114,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 99,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Oct 2013 99,442 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,246 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 75,246 miles

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

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,745 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 64,438 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,401 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,140 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,289 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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DX54 AEA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AEA, 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 AEA registered?

DX54 AEA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is DX54 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX54 AEA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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