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DX54 AEM

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

143,010 mi
Last recorded143,010 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 AEM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 143,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe unions by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear BOTH - shock absorbers corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 143,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe unions by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear BOTH - shock absorbers corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 136,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL shockers front/back have corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))

Uneven brake pad wear at rear

Pass 4 Oct 2021 128,711 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded casings and weak/soft in operation (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 123,096 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded outer casings (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 111,795 miles

FRONT tyres both 3mm

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR tyres both 2-3mm

Pass 18 Sep 2018 95,754 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unions by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 95,751 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unions by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 79,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing mounting bracket/housing cracked (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 62,253 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 47,980 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 45,170 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 42,982 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,664 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 42,434 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 42,335 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 38,915 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,765 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 13,215 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 9,639 miles

Oil leak

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 AEM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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