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DX54 MKV

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,988 mi
Last recorded176,988 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 MKV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 176,988 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 167,015 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 166,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 162,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 156,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine managment light on.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 142,008 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 142,008 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 120,931 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 120,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 101,732 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 101,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 80,676 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 53,572 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 29,802 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 28,982 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,874 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 MKV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MKV, 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 MKV registered?

DX54 MKV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is DX54 MKV safe to buy?

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