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EA54 VSD

2004 Saab 93

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,170 mi
Last recorded93,170 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9384,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 VSD
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 93,170 miles

Central Exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Sill area has slight corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 91,566 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 May 2023 91,566 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 91,551 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 91,551 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 88,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 86,069 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side lens poor condition (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres badly cracked and perished should replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

air bag light flicked on during test should investigate

Fail 18 Feb 2020 86,069 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side lens poor condition (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres badly cracked and perished should replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

air bag light flicked on during test should investigate

rear exhaust heatshield insecure should secure

Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,839 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,672 miles

both front tyre walls cut but not to cords

Fail 19 Jun 2014 82,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,126 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 81,049 miles

o/s/f side mirror slightly cracked-front anti roll bar link boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2012 75,439 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,641 miles

n/s/front tyre has slight damage to kerb band

Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,180 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 57,525 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 57,525 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 48,605 miles

Front & rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,050 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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EA54 VSD is a 2004 Saab 93 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 84,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA54 VSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 93 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA54 VSD registered?

EA54 VSD is a 2004 Saab 93, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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