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DX54 MMF

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,463 mi
Last recorded98,463 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 98,463 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 98,386 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Central Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 88,352 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt stalk surround missing/broken (5.2.2a)

Offside Front headlamp pattern poor on dipped beem

play in both steering rack ends

Fail 10 Mar 2016 88,346 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt stalk surround missing/broken (5.2.2a)

Offside Front headlamp pattern poor on dipped beem

Pass 19 Feb 2015 79,309 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 79,308 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 65,612 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 65,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 51,182 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2012 46,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2011 40,568 miles

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

front and rear brake pads low discs slightly worn

slight play on n/s and o/s steering rack ends

Pass 22 Apr 2011 40,568 miles

front and rear brake pads low discs slightly worn

slight play on n/s and o/s steering rack ends

Pass 17 May 2010 35,224 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 35,174 miles

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

nail near side rear tyre

slight marks on windscreen

Pass 14 May 2009 30,478 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 12 May 2009 30,465 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 May 2008 26,652 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2007 21,524 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 21,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DX54 MMF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MMF, 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 MMF registered?

DX54 MMF is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 November 2004.

Is DX54 MMF safe to buy?

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