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DY54 NXB

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

136,208 mi
Last recorded136,208 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 NXB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 136,208 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 126,704 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2024 126,480 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2023 116,202 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 115,935 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 106,982 miles

Exhaust Corroded - Double Skinned

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underside Components Corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 101,949 miles

Rear axle corroded

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

Under body corrosion back to front

Pass 2 Dec 2020 94,052 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 84,741 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 83,607 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill edge (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill edge (5.2.6)

offside and nearside outer sills side skirts fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 83,246 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 83,246 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 82,176 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 79,531 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 79,531 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 74,996 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 65,719 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 65,719 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,683 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,498 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake pads worn

Rear reg plate deteriorated

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2010 35,367 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,749 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,095 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
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DY54 NXB is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NXB, 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 NXB is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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