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EO54 DAU

2004 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,357 mi
Last recorded130,357 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 DAU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 130,357 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 130,356 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 120,638 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 120,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Front Heat shield loose

Nearside Front 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 110,385 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 100,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 100,431 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 87,888 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 87,888 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both headlight have no pattern due to misting over (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 76,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track control arm has play within inner ball joint

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,039 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 61,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,439 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 59,439 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 55,994 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 52,825 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 52,825 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,684 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 38,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres heavily perished/cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,961 miles

both front anti-roll bar linkages ball joint rubber covers split (no play)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Apr 2011 34,920 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front anti-roll bar linkages ball joint rubber covers split (no play)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Apr 2010 31,058 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,058 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 31,018 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,545 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,329 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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EO54 DAU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO54 DAU, 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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EO54 DAU is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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