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DX54 YGF

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,171 mi
Last recorded116,171 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 YGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 116,171 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both straight arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 114,994 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease around but not holes or rips (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 114,988 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2021 114,983 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left and right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive left and right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle slight surface corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2020 114,000 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 112,473 miles

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

roof leaking fluid

Fail 30 Apr 2019 112,473 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

roof leaking fluid

Pass 1 May 2018 109,997 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 106,063 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 102,115 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 100,447 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 91,960 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 83,994 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 74,469 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 74,468 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 68,247 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 66,224 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 66,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 57,058 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,703 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise o/s/r tyre has cuts on inner side wall but no cords showing

Pass 8 Nov 2007 27,613 miles

Cuts in nearside rear tyre outer side wall no cords showing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Nov 2007 27,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Cuts in nearside rear tyre outer side wall no cords showing

Nail in offside rear 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 YGF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YGF, 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 YGF registered?

DX54 YGF is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is DX54 YGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX54 YGF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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