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A1 OHW

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

73,073 mi
Last recorded73,073 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 OHW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 73,073 miles

Front flexy exhaust pipe showing some deterioration

Inner sills to floor pan showing some rust and plastic outer sill trims are fitted not allowing full inspection n/s and o/s

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 70,706 miles

Front exhaust flexy pipe showing some deterioration/wear

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic sill trims are fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 15 Mar 2024 67,346 miles

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 63,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner n/s and o/s bushes/joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 62,989 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 59,894 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 54,845 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper n/s and o/s Rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate showing some deterioration

Rear sub-frame rusty

Pass 9 May 2019 51,199 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 47,599 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 45,612 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 42,965 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 40,101 miles

slight play top joints rear

Pass 24 Jun 2014 38,347 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,361 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 34,448 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,229 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 28,979 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 24,664 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,239 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 15,096 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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A1 OHW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A1 OHW, 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 A1 OHW registered?

A1 OHW is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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