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DY54 LFM

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,241 mi
Last recorded150,241 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 LFM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 150,241 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 149,532 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2017 147,458 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 145,219 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

o/s/f drop light slight play

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2015 141,635 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2014 134,384 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Dec 2013 126,450 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2012 121,466 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 121,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 117,469 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 117,468 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 98,542 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 98,542 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 83,179 miles

Light surface scratching on inside of windscreen in A zone.

Rear Seat Belts Not Inspected due to Child Seats.

Fail 26 Nov 2009 83,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Light surface scratching on inside of windscreen in A zone.

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

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

Rear Seat Belts Not Inspected due to Child Seats.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 63,610 miles

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

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

Unable to inspect LH rear seat belt due to child seat.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 47,501 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DY54 LFM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LFM, 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 DY54 LFM registered?

DY54 LFM is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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