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DY54 NXA

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,606 mi
Last recorded65,606 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 NXA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 65,606 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position light inoperative

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 65,183 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective in front of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 63,520 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket near rear broken

Pass 6 Feb 2019 58,629 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 46,798 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 46,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Front exaust bracket snapped

Pass 8 Feb 2017 37,941 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 37,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 33,917 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 17 Feb 2016 33,917 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 4 Sep 2015 33,780 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 33,168 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 33,169 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,800 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,042 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,934 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 29,152 miles

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

slight creaking sound from n/s/f brake caliper when brake applied

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 10 Sep 2010 29,152 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

slight creaking sound from n/s/f brake caliper when brake applied

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,964 miles

exhaust front heat-shield loose

slight creaking from n/s/f brake caliper

Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,349 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 17,670 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

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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DY54 NXA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DY54 NXA, 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 NXA registered?

DY54 NXA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is DY54 NXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY54 NXA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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