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AD04 XCB

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,086 mi
Last recorded118,086 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 XCB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 118,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

exhaust center/rear hanger missing but system still fully supported

exhaust downpipe flex-joint deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on edges of tread and getting close to legal limit

slight play in steering arms

Fail 13 Aug 2015 118,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

exhaust center/rear hanger missing but system still fully supported

exhaust downpipe flex-joint deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on edges of tread and getting close to legal limit

slight play in steering arms

Pass 7 Aug 2014 108,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust center hanger adrift but system still supported

Pass 26 Jul 2013 99,315 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,433 miles

Air Bag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F Steering arm slight play

Fail 27 Jul 2012 91,433 miles

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

Air Bag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F Steering arm slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2011 799,440 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres are on the limit.

Pass 26 Jun 2010 70,982 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 26 Jun 2009 62,865 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 55,125 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 43,748 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AD04 XCB is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AD04 XCB, 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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AD04 XCB is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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