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AY04 NWF

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,202 mi
Last recorded118,202 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2016 118,202 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 113,960 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 110,130 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 106,217 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 101,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 89,451 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 89,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 77,197 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 77,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,470 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 NWF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NWF, 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 NWF registered?

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

Is AY04 NWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 NWF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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