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EO54 DCY

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,921 mi
Last recorded121,921 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 DCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 121,921 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 121,911 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 109,520 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

massive oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2016 105,759 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component resevoir leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear shockers top mounts corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2016 105,757 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component resevoir leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear shockers top mounts corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 95,396 miles

bad oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2015 95,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

bad oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 85,838 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 85,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,754 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 70,479 miles

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

o/s/f inner cv boot leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2011 64,813 miles

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 8 Dec 2010 59,596 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 13 Nov 2009 52,701 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 52,701 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 Oct 2008 43,825 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 43,825 miles

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

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

brake padal spongy

front brake pads low

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,381 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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EO54 DCY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DCY, 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 DCY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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