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DX54 AEJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,100 mi
Last recorded106,100 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 AEJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 106,100 miles

Dust caps missing from n/s tyre valves.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak not excessive at time of test but may need attention soon . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 106,100 miles

Dust caps missing from n/s tyre valves.

Offside Headlamp aim too low Slight deterioration to lens. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak not excessive at time of test but may need attention soon . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 104,391 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 104,391 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 103,166 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 103,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 98,447 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 98,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad friction material detached from backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 91,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear condensation in fog lamp

Pass 14 Feb 2018 89,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 89,621 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 86,359 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 82,750 miles

both rear tyres tread worn on inner edge.

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Dec 2015 82,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres tread worn on inner edge.

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2014 78,238 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 78,230 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 72,491 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front wiper blades splitting on the ends.

both rear tyre valves deteriorating.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 66,032 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,534 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 55,033 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 55,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2009 47,567 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 43,498 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,038 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 AEJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX54 AEJ registered?

DX54 AEJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is DX54 AEJ safe to buy?

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