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DX54 MLJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,202 mi
Last recorded112,202 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 MLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 112,202 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 105,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 104,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 101,198 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 95,730 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread pattern

Fail 20 Nov 2019 95,730 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 16 Nov 2018 90,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 86,553 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 86,549 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure mounting bracket corroded part missing (2.7.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear pads 3mm of wear left

Pass 24 Nov 2016 82,485 miles

Rear brake pads approx 60% worn

Rear tyres cracking on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2015 79,016 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 74,642 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 74,640 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 71,649 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,749 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 66,749 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 60,179 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking in tread pattern and worn on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/r tyre cracking in tread pattern and castlellated tread pattern on inner edge

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

Wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2010 53,009 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,660 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 40,463 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,314 miles

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)

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 MLJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MLJ, 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 MLJ registered?

DX54 MLJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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