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AY04 NFJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,869 mi
Last recorded142,869 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 NFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 142,869 miles

Crack in screen

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view N/s (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 131,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s mirror damaged

rear lights require attention

Pass 10 Aug 2015 131,724 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

rear lights require attention

Fail 6 Aug 2014 118,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2014 118,157 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2013 106,033 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 106,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 93,334 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 93,334 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 93,299 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 93,285 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 87,780 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 87,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 71,905 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 58,569 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 44,586 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AY04 NFJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NFJ, 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 NFJ registered?

AY04 NFJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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