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DX54 AEL

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,755 mi
Last recorded136,755 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 AEL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 136,755 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 136,576 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 120,304 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front shocks (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front does not retract correctly

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 120,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Front front brake binding both front brakes (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened droplink (2.4.G.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked both rear shock brackets broken (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front shocks (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front does not retract correctly

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery insecure, but within battery tray

Pass 23 Nov 2013 115,997 miles

front and rear discs piites and corroded

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Dec 2012 115,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 105,748 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 105,748 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 78,882 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 78,882 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 69,567 miles

rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2008 62,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 62,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,945 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 AEL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AEL, 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 AEL registered?

DX54 AEL is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2004.

Is DX54 AEL safe to buy?

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