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DX54 AFF

2004 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

106,508 mi
Last recorded106,508 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 AFF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 106,508 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 106,508 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 104,910 miles

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))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 104,861 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 104,837 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 102,790 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 102,790 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 102,781 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 101,156 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 101,107 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 97,127 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 96,186 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 94,781 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 94,781 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 94,700 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 88,229 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 82,401 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 78,251 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 72,962 miles

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)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 66,627 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 3 Sep 2013 66,627 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 60,424 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 54,971 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 49,182 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,349 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,352 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 25,817 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 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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