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AF04 EWM

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,513 mi
Last recorded132,513 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 EWM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 132,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 132,513 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear exhaust box missing (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 125,584 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 109,092 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 92,119 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

screen broken not in drivers view

Pass 14 Feb 2014 75,154 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 57,246 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 51,698 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 51,698 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,241 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,505 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 30,340 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,969 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,052 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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AF04 EWM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF04 EWM, 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 AF04 EWM registered?

AF04 EWM is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 May 2004.

Is AF04 EWM safe to buy?

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