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DX54 MLV

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,749 mi
Last recorded100,749 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 MLV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 100,749 miles

Engine idle speed poor

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 100,749 miles

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

Engine idle speed poor

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,623 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Wiper Blade Is Starting To Split

Offside Rear Tyre Is Cracking

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Seatbelts Are Mouldy

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 75,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Wiper Blade Is Starting To Split

Offside Rear Tyre Is Cracking

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Seatbelts Are Mouldy

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 64,924 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f seat belt sticking not reeling back in

o/s/r tyre start to cracking on sidewall

Fail 5 Oct 2010 64,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f seat belt sticking not reeling back in

o/s/r tyre start to cracking on sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2009 51,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,856 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 23,385 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 MLV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX54 MLV registered?

DX54 MLV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 November 2004.

Is DX54 MLV safe to buy?

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