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AF04 GXW

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,618 mi
Last recorded95,618 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 GXW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 95,618 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 95,613 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 93,140 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2025 93,138 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 93,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective lens broken sharp edge (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 91,251 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 89,033 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 86,934 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 83,582 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 80,634 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 78,167 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 74,267 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,023 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 65,952 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 65,952 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 63,559 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 63,559 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 62,213 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 54,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges but have raised edges

small cut to nearside front outer sidewall not exposing chords

Pass 5 Jul 2012 48,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers on outer sills n/s and o/s

slight exhaust blow from front flexible front pipe

Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished/damadged to side wall

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,938 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,054 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 30,002 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 25,000 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 24,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 24,830 miles

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

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 GXW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 AF04 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

AF04 GXW is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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