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DX54 AFY

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,612 mi
Last recorded85,612 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 AFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 85,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 85,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 84,569 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 67,232 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 60,166 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,264 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 49,066 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,103 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 39,667 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 32,945 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 28,140 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 AFY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AFY, 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 AFY registered?

DX54 AFY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 October 2004.

Is DX54 AFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX54 AFY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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