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KU54 KNO

2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

188,433 mi
Last recorded188,433 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 KNO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 188,433 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 185,601 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 183,936 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 182,219 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 180,102 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 175,667 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 171,500 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 171,500 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 167,292 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 163,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 163,074 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 157,866 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 151,960 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 146,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 139,473 miles

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

both rear brake disc,s worn

Fail 26 Mar 2012 139,473 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake disc,s worn

Pass 19 Mar 2011 117,194 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 98,221 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 98,221 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 75,955 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 53,722 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp?

Based on 6,460 MOT tests across 524 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,246
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
524
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 313
position lamp(s) not working 166
coil spring broken 112
coil spring fractured 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
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KU54 KNO is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 93,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU54 KNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KU54 KNO is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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