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AE04 CFJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,856 mi
Last recorded122,856 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 CFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 122,856 miles

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE IS 17%

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 23 Oct 2020 117,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf and nsf (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 112,657 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 May 2018 109,522 miles

condition of brake pipes

condition of head light lenses

Fail 30 Apr 2018 109,472 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

condition of brake pipes

condition of head light lenses

condition of nearside and offside rear shock absorber top alloy mounts

Pass 4 May 2017 105,829 miles

o/s/r h/brake lower

Pass 4 May 2016 102,634 miles

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

child seats in rear

engine cover / under tray

o/s/r handbrake low

Pass 13 May 2015 93,114 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system slightly corroded

timing chain rattling

Fail 1 May 2015 93,114 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 91,198 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 83,703 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s & n/s rear brakes binding slightly,

Pass 17 Dec 2012 77,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,755 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 11 Oct 2011 70,755 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Jan 2011 65,600 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,936 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 48,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres feathered

Fail 8 Feb 2008 38,205 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 38,205 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 31,745 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AE04 CFJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE04 CFJ, 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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AE04 CFJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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