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GX04 MZU

2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,669 mi
Last recorded135,669 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 MZU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 135,669 miles

Oil leak offside area and contaminating aux drive belts

Fail 16 Aug 2017 135,669 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Oil leak offside area and contaminating aux drive belts

Pass 31 Aug 2016 128,302 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK TIMING CHAIN COVER AREA

Fail 31 Aug 2016 128,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 120,556 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 114,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 3 Sep 2014 114,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Aug 2013 104,364 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 98,591 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 92,754 miles

o/s rear brake binding

Pass 19 Aug 2010 88,158 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 88,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 68,827 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 48,008 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 24,996 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp?

Based on 6,460 MOT tests across 524 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,246
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
524
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 313
position lamp(s) not working 166
coil spring broken 112
coil spring fractured 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
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GX04 MZU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 93,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX04 MZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX04 MZU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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