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AX04 LTA

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

261,263 mi
Last recorded261,263 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 LTA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 261,263 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 260,668 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 259,902 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 259,116 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 258,528 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 250,645 miles

Offside Rear unable to open door from inside

Fail 9 Apr 2019 250,643 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear unable to open door from inside

Pass 24 Apr 2018 229,371 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 229,389 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 222,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 222,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 199,553 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 199,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 174,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 150,707 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2014 128,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front pads low and discs corroded

rear discs corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2014 128,101 miles

front pads low and discs corroded

rear discs corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2013 123,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

o/s/r tyre has small cut to cords on inner wall

Fail 10 Apr 2013 123,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

o/s/r tyre has small cut to cords on inner wall

Pass 2 Apr 2012 117,636 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 113,292 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 91,555 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 70,772 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 51,607 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 25,301 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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AX04 LTA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel 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 AX04 LTA, 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 AX04 LTA registered?

AX04 LTA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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