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AF53 BYG

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,320 mi
Last recorded153,320 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BYG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 153,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

coolant low

Fail 21 May 2011 128,575 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 128,575 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 102,826 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 92,678 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bodywork damaged,,,,,n/s side indicator lens missing

Pass 21 Jan 2008 77,805 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 77,727 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on edge.195/65/15h

Pass 21 Dec 2006 62,196 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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AF53 BYG is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AF53 BYG, 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 AF53 BYG registered?

AF53 BYG is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is AF53 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 BYG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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