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AF54 VLW

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

257,076 mi
Last recorded257,076 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 VLW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 257,076 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 257,071 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2014 247,504 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 246,156 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 227,965 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 201,205 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 169,732 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 138,734 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 138,734 miles

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 111,400 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 78,340 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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AF54 VLW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AF54 VLW, 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 AF54 VLW registered?

AF54 VLW is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is AF54 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 VLW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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