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AF04 GKA

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,435 mi
Last recorded121,435 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 121,435 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 120,623 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 120,618 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 118,074 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 118,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 115,835 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 115,835 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 115,697 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 115,691 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 115,628 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2018 115,505 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2017 115,157 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 114,828 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 113,474 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 113,474 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 112,062 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 110,456 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 110,456 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 107,158 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 29 Jul 2011 97,964 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing low

o/s and n/s rear upper suspension arms bushs has slighyt movement

Pass 15 Jun 2010 82,623 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 49,049 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 28,644 miles

nail in osr tyre

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 GKA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GKA, 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 GKA registered?

AF04 GKA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is AF04 GKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 GKA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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