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131,602 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly stretched (7.1.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTHSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTHSIDE (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTHSIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTHSIDES (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear 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)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
outer sills plastic covered
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)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE54 RVR is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE54 RVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AE54 RVR registered?
AE54 RVR is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2004.
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