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AY04 MFP

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,527 mi
Last recorded124,527 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 MFP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 124,527 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 116,011 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 105,552 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 92,287 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 92,287 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 70,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 58,878 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 45,765 miles

all tyres cracking in tread/ wipers poor at clearing

Pass 16 Jul 2010 44,386 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,494 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 34,573 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 27,738 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 MFP is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MFP, 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 MFP registered?

AY04 MFP is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is AY04 MFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 MFP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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