MOT Status
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106,508 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear brake backing plates corroded
under body corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear brake backing plates corroded
under body corrosion
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp not working on main beam switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top cup corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering top strut cup area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering top strut cup area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front tyre worn to 2mm
corrosion on inner and outer sills
corrosion on rear chassis rails
corrosion onj rear suspension components
long park brake travel
rear shocks corroded
rear trailing arm bushes perishing
Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top mount under wheel arch excessively corroded and breaking apart (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension turret in engine bay and from under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension turret in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box corroded through and hot exhaust fumes heating up plastic bumper (6.1.2 (a))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear suspension components heavily corroded
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion around front strut tops ,appear to all be welded from above but limited vision on exact condition/strength in that area
corrosion underside generally
gearstick knob insecure
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
corrosion around front strut tops ,appear to all be welded from above but limited vision on exact condition/strength in that area
corrosion underside generally
gearstick knob insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tires & valves perished.
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake performance not tested due to vehicle corrosion (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Previous repair does not meet specified guidelines. Not a continuous seam weld. (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill & Structure Reinforcement Heavily Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Excessive Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor strengthener (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor strengthener (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)
Underside of vehicle corroded- sills, chassis rails, subframes
n/s sill bracket corroded but still secure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DX54 AFF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 AFF, 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 AFF is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 September 2004.
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