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EA54 VSF

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,444 mi
Last recorded149,444 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 VSF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 149,444 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml on dash

Pass 26 Aug 2022 138,353 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 138,350 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 131,599 miles

Both front headlamp units deteriorated slightly effecting beam image/pattern

Nearside Rear 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rose joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray covered no visible sign both tie rod ends on steering rack contaminated with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine mil light on

Fail 4 Jul 2020 131,599 miles

Both front headlamp units deteriorated slightly effecting beam image/pattern

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rose joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray covered no visible sign both tie rod ends on steering rack contaminated with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine mil light on

Pass 4 Jul 2019 125,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre ! Wearing On Outer Edge

Offside Rear Tyre ! Wearing On inner Edge

Fail 4 Jul 2019 125,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre ! Wearing On Outer Edge

Offside Rear Tyre ! Wearing On inner Edge

Pass 6 Jul 2018 116,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 116,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 109,478 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 100,686 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 90,801 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 82,397 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 71,778 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 69,689 miles

emmisions to clean to register

Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,831 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 66,831 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 64,149 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 64,147 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 58,592 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,477 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 45,477 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 44,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EA54 VSF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EA54 VSF, 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 EA54 VSF registered?

EA54 VSF is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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