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DX54 AEV

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,251 mi
Last recorded118,251 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 AEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2025 118,251 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 118,157 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 117,601 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 112,300 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 112,300 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 106,511 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 97,925 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 78,308 miles

rear tyre tred stepping

Fail 15 Aug 2012 78,308 miles

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

rear tyre tred stepping

Pass 8 Aug 2011 64,231 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 64,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,197 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,221 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,627 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 AEV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AEV, 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 AEV registered?

DX54 AEV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is DX54 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX54 AEV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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