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AR04 AWC

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,310 mi
Last recorded148,310 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 AWC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 148,310 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly faded (1.7.5a)

Offside oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2016 147,922 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust system flexiable joint deteriorated

Fuel filter corroded, but not leaking

Headlight beam pattern slightly deteriorated

Lambda reading on limit

Minor leak from exhaust rear joint / temp brackets used along middle section

Pass 21 Mar 2015 133,032 miles

Both rear and o/s/f coil springs corroded

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temp repair to exhaust mounting brackets. System fully supported and secure

Fail 12 Mar 2015 132,677 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 110,070 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Jan 2013 97,370 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 88,587 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front discs badly worn

Pass 17 Jan 2012 88,587 miles

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

front discs badly worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,076 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 78,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 63,742 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 48,370 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 21,149 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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AR04 AWC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AR04 AWC, 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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AR04 AWC is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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