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AF54 VMT

2004 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,230 mi
Last recorded148,230 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 VMT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 148,230 miles

Advise general under body corrosion

Advise play in offside rear upper suspension joint

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 140,429 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 136,304 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 136,135 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 131,530 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 131,079 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 124,066 miles

Offside Front Oil leak major. ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225.45.17 Y XL (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 123,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

major oil leaks

n/s/f brake back plate corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 117,123 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 111,269 miles

both rear upper hub bushes worn

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 110,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure top mount broken (2.7.2b)

both rear upper hub bushes worn

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2015 102,307 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 102,307 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 93,477 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn

Fail 1 Apr 2014 93,468 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 7 Mar 2013 87,379 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low

offside inner driveshaft boot covered with grease from leaking

offside rear brake has slight bind

offside rear tyre cracking in tread and has nail in edge of tread

rear brake discs wearing

traction control malfunction warning illuminated

Fail 6 Mar 2013 87,379 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low

offside inner driveshaft boot covered with grease from leaking

offside rear brake has slight bind

offside rear tyre cracking in tread and has nail in edge of tread

rear brake discs wearing

traction control malfunction warning illuminated

Pass 17 Sep 2011 78,970 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 78,970 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 73,692 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 67,642 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 67,642 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

lip and corrosion on edges of front discs

rear discs scored and corroded on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2008 59,360 miles

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 6 Sep 2007 51,370 miles

offside front link arm top joint gaiter adrift.

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AF54 VMT is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF54 VMT, 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 AF54 VMT registered?

AF54 VMT is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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