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SY54 AOT

2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,858 mi
Last recorded125,858 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 AOT
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 125,858 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2015 125,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 118,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded.

n/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 118,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded.

n/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 110,758 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 104,891 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 104,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 99,456 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 99,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 91,485 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 77,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 77,278 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,291 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 50,405 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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SY54 AOT is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 85,658 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 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY54 AOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SY54 AOT is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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