MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Bearing could not be checked. (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements De-Laminated. (0.1 (d))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Jacking rubber missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Showing signs of over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
osr brake bind and discoloured, rear imbalance
osr upper hub bush play
rear reg plate deteriorated
steering play
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DX54 AEW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 AEW, 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 AEW registered?
DX54 AEW is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2004.
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