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AD04 XCL

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,912 mi
Last recorded120,912 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 120,912 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 120,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 111,808 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside rear upper suspension arm has play in a ball joint, becoming excessive

Offside rear upper suspension arm has play in a ball joint, becoming excessive

Windscreen has damage but not affecting drivers view of road

Fail 12 Dec 2016 111,808 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Engine light on

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

Nearside rear upper suspension arm has play in a ball joint, becoming excessive

Offside rear upper suspension arm has play in a ball joint, becoming excessive

Windscreen has damage but not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 8 Jan 2016 105,677 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack in lower screen (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 105,677 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack in lower screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 99,254 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 88,623 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 88,623 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 80,714 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 80,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 74,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 68,052 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2008 58,409 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 55,217 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 55,198 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 54,932 miles

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

TYRES O/S/R WORN /SMALL CUTS IN TREAD

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 XCL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XCL, 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 XCL registered?

AD04 XCL is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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