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1AV2310

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

252,166 mi
Last recorded252,166 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1AV2310
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 252,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside windscreen wiper deteriorated

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules union nuts (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2016 252,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside windscreen wiper deteriorated

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules union nuts (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2015 237,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

engine management light on

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 237,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

engine management light on

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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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1AV2310 is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 1AV2310, 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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1AV2310 is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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