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LR54 SZE

2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,079 mi
Last recorded139,079 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto80,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 SZE
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 139,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 132,520 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 132,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 130,391 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2016 130,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure upper mounting bracket broken (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure upper mounting bracket broken (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front splash guard insecure

Offside Front tyre has a short cut deep enough to reach the cords

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

engine oil leak

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2015 126,208 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 126,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bad engine oil leak front

n/s rear brake slight bind

Pass 4 Oct 2014 119,187 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 106,613 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 106,613 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 92,716 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,171 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 54,625 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 54,623 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls cracked and perished.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,634 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,629 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 20,098 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,538 miles

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

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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LR54 SZE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 80,870 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 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR54 SZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LR54 SZE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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