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AF04 GVY

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,498 mi
Last recorded175,498 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 GVY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 175,498 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 175,143 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 174,969 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front headlamp has swlightly reduced output

offside rear tyre has slight damage on inner sidewall

Pass 22 May 2013 161,161 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 154,652 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 148,840 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

Fail 6 May 2011 148,840 miles

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

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 19 May 2010 142,065 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 141,968 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2009 134,092 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 134,092 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 126,784 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 126,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 115,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear box outer skin starting to peel

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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AF04 GVY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AF04 GVY, 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 GVY registered?

AF04 GVY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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