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AD04 XCJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,084 mi
Last recorded109,084 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 XCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 109,084 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 99,067 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 99,067 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2015 89,175 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 82,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure / refitted

Pass 18 Feb 2014 82,932 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure / refitted

Pass 4 Mar 2013 76,388 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 76,388 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 71,007 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,824 miles

nearside rear pads are getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2010 58,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

REALLY BAD CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL LEAK [TIMMING CHAIN END]

Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,581 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 42,125 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,267 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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AD04 XCJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD04 XCJ registered?

AD04 XCJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is AD04 XCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 XCJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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