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AE54 RVK

2004 Saab 9-3 Aero

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,628 mi
Last recorded86,628 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero84,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 RVK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 86,628 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 85,824 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 84,886 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 84,882 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 84,201 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 84,195 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 82,799 miles

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

front and rear subframes corroding

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2020 82,799 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

front and rear subframes corroding

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2020 82,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 80,809 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 75,060 miles

all coil springs showing corrosion

exhaust flexi section starting to unbond

slight play/movement both rear radial arms

various suspension bushes/gaiters perishing and cracking

very slight damage to windscreen

Fail 23 Mar 2018 75,058 miles

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

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

all coil springs showing corrosion

exhaust flexi section starting to unbond

slight play/movement both rear radial arms

various suspension bushes/gaiters perishing and cracking

very slight damage to windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2017 70,122 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 63,961 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 59,621 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,061 miles

n/s/f sill block missing,

Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,495 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 40,951 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,084 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 35,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,784 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 22,206 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 15,752 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 13,001 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 13,001 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero?

Based on 678 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
5,966
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
coil spring broken 8
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AE54 RVK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 84,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE54 RVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE54 RVK registered?

AE54 RVK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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