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AD04 XBZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

182,774 mi
Last recorded182,774 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 XBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 182,774 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 177,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust bracket broken

front suspension noisy

Pass 1 Feb 2019 166,530 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 166,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 156,591 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear low on tread

offside front tyre worn close to tread wear bars

Fail 30 Jan 2018 156,588 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint anti roll bar link pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint front anti roll bar link pin (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre starting to wear low on tread

offside front tyre worn close to tread wear bars

Pass 20 Jan 2017 147,973 miles

offside front seat belt slow to retract

slight play in nearside and offside front anti roll bar link pin balljoints?

Fail 16 Jan 2017 147,970 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

offside front seat belt slow to retract

slight play in nearside and offside front anti roll bar link pin balljoints?

Pass 25 Jan 2016 143,595 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 135,085 miles

Centre exhaust hanger missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 135,083 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Centre exhaust hanger missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 125,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre rear exhaust mounting broken but system adequetly supported

Pass 4 Feb 2014 125,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre rear exhaust mounting broken but system adequetly supported

Pass 4 Feb 2013 115,025 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 103,012 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2011 88,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 88,032 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 71,404 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 62,471 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 62,471 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2008 48,052 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 33,759 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AD04 XBZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AD04 XBZ, 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 AD04 XBZ registered?

AD04 XBZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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