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HK04 ZXJ

2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,432 mi
Last recorded158,432 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto80,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 ZXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 158,432 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 157,509 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Nov 2017 157,509 miles

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release drivers (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 155,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 155,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 152,981 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 23 Sep 2014 146,294 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 30 Sep 2013 137,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake fluid low

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2013 137,104 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake fluid low

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2012 128,414 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant leak requires further investigation

front discs pitted

o/s/f suspension link upper grease boot split

o/s/r tyre worn low at inner edge

play in n/s/f suspension link

rear discs pitted and corroded

rear indicators faded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 128,414 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant leak requires further investigation

front discs pitted

o/s/f suspension link upper grease boot split

o/s/r tyre worn low at inner edge

play in n/s/f suspension link

rear discs pitted and corroded

rear indicators faded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 111,869 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 11,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs excessively worn

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 23 Sep 2010 92,710 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing close to service limits

N/s headlamp light output reduced

N/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and worn close to limits

O/s/f tyre worn inner edge (Bald)

Small chips on windscreen

Some inbalance and uneven appplication to front brakes

Pass 29 Sep 2009 72,885 miles

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

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

stone chips front screen

Pass 5 Jun 2008 51,815 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 44,303 miles

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

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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HK04 ZXJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 80,870 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 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK04 ZXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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HK04 ZXJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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