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EO54 DBX

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,060 mi
Last recorded141,060 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 DBX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 141,060 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 136,120 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 136,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 126,541 miles

EML ON

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 May 2017 126,541 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

EML ON

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 119,543 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 110,331 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 110,331 miles

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 102,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 95,731 miles

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

o/s front tyre just under 3mm and starting to scrub on inner and outer edges

slight play at o/s front steering rack arm inner ball joint

two nails in n/s rear tyre and tyre just over 3mm

Pass 13 Jan 2012 86,392 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 75,309 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 75,309 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 63,487 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,116 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 43,516 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 42,360 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear tyres slightly going out of shape on inner edges

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 DBX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EO54 DBX, 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 EO54 DBX registered?

EO54 DBX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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