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AF53 BYL

2004 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,782 mi
Last recorded136,782 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BYL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 136,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 11 Aug 2017 136,516 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 126,641 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 120,521 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 105,520 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 105,520 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 92,641 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 92,641 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 81,988 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 81,988 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 72,675 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 61,051 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 57,136 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 51,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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AF53 BYL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BYL, 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 BYL registered?

AF53 BYL is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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