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AJ54 UDG

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,885 mi
Last recorded134,885 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 UDG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2020 134,885 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet catch faulty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear back plates excessively corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2019 130,495 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 120,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 120,729 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 110,597 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front top strut bearing slightly noisy

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Oct 2016 100,870 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 100,870 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 92,239 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 92,239 miles

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,674 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 82,674 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,474 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 64,368 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 64,368 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,364 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 55,364 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 41,213 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 41,213 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 40,898 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear discs corroded

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 22 Nov 2008 32,625 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,147 miles

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
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AJ54 UDG is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AJ54 UDG, 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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AJ54 UDG is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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