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AD04 XCT

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,482 mi
Last recorded64,482 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 XCT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 64,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 59,142 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 59,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 55,038 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 55,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 51,175 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 51,142 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 39,985 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 39,975 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,837 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,662 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,494 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 23,415 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 11 Jun 2007 21,341 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 XCT is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XCT, 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 XCT registered?

AD04 XCT is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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