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AD04 XCM

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,409 mi
Last recorded153,409 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 153,409 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 150,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 145,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 145,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 142,120 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 136,784 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Pass 1 Dec 2012 133,451 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 133,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 127,448 miles

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

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2010 121,757 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2009 114,068 miles

front brake discs very rusty

nearside front tyre on limits and perishing badly

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre very low on tread

rear brake discs very rusty and worn badly

Fail 8 Dec 2009 114,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs very rusty

nearside front tyre on limits and perishing badly

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre very low on tread

rear brake discs very rusty and worn badly

Pass 12 Jun 2009 111,534 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 107,900 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 97,932 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 XCM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

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

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