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SD54 VST

2004 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,451 mi
Last recorded152,451 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid108,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 VST
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 152,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear top mont coored

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear top mont corred

Pass 4 Sep 2020 144,750 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 138,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 131,346 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 123,301 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 123,300 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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 11 Aug 2015 123,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 117,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 117,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 108,077 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing inner edges also cracking up slightly

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear tyres wearing inner edges

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2013 108,075 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing inner edges also cracking up slightly

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear tyres wearing inner edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2012 96,805 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wearing inner edge

rear tyres wearing inner edges

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2012 96,805 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wearing inner edge

rear tyres wearing inner edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2011 84,171 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs worn

osf inner cv boot split

Fail 13 Aug 2011 84,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all brake discs worn

osf inner cv boot split

Pass 15 Jul 2010 28,334 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Aug 2009 44,934 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 37,920 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,402 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 2 Oct 2007 30,402 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid?

Based on 997 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
9,068
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
coil spring broken 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
coil spring incomplete 15
Full Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid reliability report

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SD54 VST is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 108,076 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD54 VST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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SD54 VST is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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