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AD04 XCN

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,709 mi
Last recorded163,709 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 163,709 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 May 2017 163,709 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 May 2016 159,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2016 159,564 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2015 155,977 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 144,304 miles

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

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 144,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 115,496 miles

engine leaking oil.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 115,496 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine leaking oil.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 89,276 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 66,028 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,167 miles

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 23 Jun 2009 46,769 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 37,500 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 27,101 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 XCN 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 73.3%.

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 XCN, 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 XCN is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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