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AH02 RBY

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,606 mi
Last recorded28,606 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH02 RBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 28,606 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 26,425 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 24,735 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 23,771 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 23,196 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 23,195 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 21,018 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 19,907 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 18,878 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 17,057 miles

fuel filter slightly corroded

n/s rear shock absorber mount slightly deteriorated/corroded

o/s rear shock absorber mount slightly deteriorated/corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 16,548 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 16,548 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2011 14,712 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 14,668 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,160 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 11,099 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 9,970 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 8,425 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 8,425 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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AH02 RBY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AH02 RBY, 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 AH02 RBY registered?

AH02 RBY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is AH02 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH02 RBY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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