CarVerify

Free Car Check

MX54 VEF

2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Black Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,766 mi
Last recorded120,766 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto80,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 VEF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 120,766 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 114,664 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 114,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

cracks o/s/rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2015 105,225 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perishing in the tread.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 105,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perishing in the tread.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 97,509 miles

Both rear upper shocker mounts corroded and weakend

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 97,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r brake anti rattle spring broken.

n/s/r brake slightly binding.

o/s/r & n/s/r shock absorber mounting bolt holes corroded & broken off.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,509 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 92,509 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 88,347 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 80,814 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 80,813 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2010 60,574 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 60,574 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,610 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 45,631 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 45,631 miles

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 33,910 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
Full Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MX54 VEF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MX54 VEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MX54 VEF?

You can check the full history of MX54 VEF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MX54 VEF registered?

MX54 VEF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is MX54 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX54 VEF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MX54 VEF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MX54 VEF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.