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AD04 XCE

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,320 mi
Last recorded159,320 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 XCE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2013 159,320 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 159,320 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 131,534 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 120,673 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 104,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal travel

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

wipers do not return to park position

Pass 14 Aug 2009 91,574 miles

front tyres are run flats

nearside front tyre worn to its limit

rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 6 Aug 2008 70,404 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 69,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 55,705 miles

N/S/F tyre worn to wear indicators, O/S/F worn to 3mm, N/S/R some sidewall damage.

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 XCE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XCE, 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 XCE registered?

AD04 XCE is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is AD04 XCE safe to buy?

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