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AY04 CKD

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

111,815 mi
Last recorded111,815 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 CKD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 111,815 miles

All shock absorbers heavily corroded

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, subframes and brake pipes

Exhaust system corroded and minor blows

Rear tyres cracking/perishing

Various engine gearbox oil leaks

Fail 23 Mar 2023 111,815 miles

All shock absorbers heavily corroded

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, subframes and brake pipes

Exhaust system corroded and minor blows

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tyres cracking/perishing

Various engine gearbox oil leaks

Pass 22 Mar 2022 99,413 miles

General corrosion to exhaust sytem, suspension, brake discs and pipes

Fail 22 Mar 2022 99,413 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust holed/blowing (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to exhaust sytem, suspension, brake discs and pipes

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 90,368 miles

Corrosion to exhaust and brake pipes

Fail 8 Mar 2021 90,368 miles

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

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

Corrosion to exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 19 Mar 2020 85,445 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system, suspension, brakes and brake pipes

Fail 19 Mar 2020 85,445 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to exhaust system, suspension, brakes and brake pipes

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked/perished, worn low on edges and slightly uneven 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 72,898 miles

General corrosion to underbody, suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2018 61,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 61,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,124 miles

N/s/r and o/s/r tyres are perished

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 52,124 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/s/r and o/s/r tyres are perished

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 42,482 miles

General underside corrosion to exhaust, brake pipes, brake discs

Fail 9 Mar 2016 42,482 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

General underside corrosion to exhaust, brake pipes, brake discs

Fail 19 Mar 2015 35,855 miles

Front brake pads close to legal limit

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,855 miles

Front brake pads close to legal limit

O/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2014 31,114 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 31,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r lamp lens loose and cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2013 29,209 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 25,945 miles

Accident damage to n/s/f bumper/wing area

Creak / groan from from suspension.

O/S/F mirror cover missing.

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 22,654 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 17,543 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 17,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 15,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,190 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 12,464 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 12,463 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 9,022 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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AY04 CKD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 AY04 CKD, 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 AY04 CKD registered?

AY04 CKD is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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