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AR04 AXB

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,887 mi
Last recorded162,887 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 AXB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 162,887 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 162,887 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 158,671 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 158,671 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2016 156,404 miles

Damage to steering wheel around airbag location

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 156,401 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective Detaching from steering wheel (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 136,385 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

lenses missing from number plate lights

near side front floor section damaged by jacking

near side front jacking point missing

Fail 4 Dec 2014 136,385 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

near side front floor section damaged by jacking

near side front jacking point missing

Pass 17 Dec 2013 121,446 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 104,656 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2012 104,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 78,362 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,522 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 43,257 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 43,257 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,996 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,202 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 AXB is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AXB, 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 AXB is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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