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AY04 NPX

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,984 mi
Last recorded65,984 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 NPX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2012 65,984 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2012 65,940 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

exhaust clamp on mid section incomplete

hanger on mid section missing but not insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,773 miles

advice keep eye on all tyers advice on rear flasher bulbs and slight blow at exhaust

Pass 26 Jul 2010 56,500 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 51,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advice on front wipers advice on slight foot brake travel and slight brake inblance and judder at front brakes and look at rear brake discs

Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,616 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 45,613 miles

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

o/s/r top hub bush slightly worn

Pass 1 Aug 2007 40,111 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 36,257 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 36,257 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 NPX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY04 NPX registered?

AY04 NPX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AY04 NPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 NPX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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