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AO54 DMV

2004 Saab 9-3

Green Lpg 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,086 mi
Last recorded176,086 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 DMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 176,086 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 176,038 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 166,035 miles

Central exhaust silencer deteriorated

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 154,522 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 145,856 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2014 138,309 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 128,133 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 117,824 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 117,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 116,502 miles

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

bracket broken off exhaust

Pass 1 Feb 2011 112,328 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre mishapen on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2010 102,698 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 102,696 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 88,449 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 88,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 77,667 miles

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)

reccomend front and rear wheel alignment check due to uneven front and rear tyre wear

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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AO54 DMV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,000cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO54 DMV, 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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AO54 DMV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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