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EX54 JXW

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,146 mi
Last recorded110,146 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 JXW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 110,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both shock absorbers have corrosion to external casing

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 2 Jul 2021 103,704 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear top suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 103,701 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine osf and suspension covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Shock absorbers insecurely attached os and ns rear top mounts broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear top suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 98,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 98,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 94,594 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both sides rear suspension upper shock alloy mounting bracket corroded around upper bolt location, difficult to assess condition.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 88,846 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 88,844 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,265 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2017 83,241 miles

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,717 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,525 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 53,507 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 51,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 51,093 miles

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

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 2 Oct 2012 45,259 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,439 miles

front no plate damage

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,662 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,383 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,495 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,912 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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EX54 JXW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EX54 JXW, 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 EX54 JXW registered?

EX54 JXW is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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The MOT history for EX54 JXW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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