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AW04 RMW

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,354 mi
Last recorded89,354 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 RMW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 89,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 89,354 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 86,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 86,673 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 84,798 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 83,311 miles

handbrake requires adjustment.

Pass 12 Aug 2021 82,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 82,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 81,736 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 80,510 miles

general underbody surface corrosion heavy in places

n/s rear tyre walls perished and cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2019 80,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

general underbody surface corrosion heavy in places

n/s rear tyre walls perished and cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2018 78,614 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 76,419 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 73,198 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 69,250 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished and cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2014 65,318 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 60,238 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 51,954 miles

N/S/F bumper paintwork damage.

N/s/f tyre sidewall has a small cut in sidewall.

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

Fail 10 May 2011 47,156 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 47,156 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 41,676 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 41,675 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 35,399 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 35,396 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 29,029 miles

slight damage to offside rear tyre inner side wall(cracking)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 19,821 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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AW04 RMW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AW04 RMW, 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 AW04 RMW registered?

AW04 RMW is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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