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AY04 CKX

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,398 mi
Last recorded107,398 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 CKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 107,398 miles

N/S/R brake starting to bind when turned by hand.

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 99,160 miles

o/s/r tyre pumped up

Fail 27 Mar 2012 99,155 miles

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

o/s/r tyre pumped up

Pass 31 Mar 2011 88,216 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 88,213 miles

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

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

O/S/R brake binding when turned by hand.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,261 miles

Both centre and rear exhaust mountings broken.

Lower steering U/J rubbing on wiring harness.

O/S/R & N/S/R hub trailing arm bushes have slight movement.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 64,568 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 54,520 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 41,776 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 CKX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY04 CKX, 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 CKX registered?

AY04 CKX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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The MOT history for AY04 CKX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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