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DY54 LBG

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

147,067 mi
Last recorded147,067 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 LBG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 147,067 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs over rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2020 147,067 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs over rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2019 146,901 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front and rear sub frames heavy surface corrosion.and suspension components

general heavy surface corrosion underside

sills / under sills heavy surface corrosion and sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2019 146,890 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor strengthener / under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor strengthener/under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front and rear sub frames heavy surface corrosion.and suspension components

general heavy surface corrosion underside

sills / under sills heavy surface corrosion and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2018 144,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion underside under sills etc

Fail 26 Jul 2018 144,443 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion underside under sills etc

Pass 8 Aug 2017 136,476 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 130,349 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 130,348 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 May 2015 126,242 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 126,240 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 May 2014 116,707 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 116,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 107,515 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 99,049 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 99,048 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 91,870 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 77,232 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 77,232 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 63,045 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 62,819 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 45,843 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 12 Dec 2007 45,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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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DY54 LBG is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DY54 LBG, 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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DY54 LBG is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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