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AE04 CGK

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,489 mi
Last recorded142,489 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 142,489 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Fail 18 May 2018 142,489 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Fail 8 Mar 2018 145,459 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

H.I.D headlights flashing when in off position

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 133,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower armbush slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2015 121,274 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 108,414 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2014 108,414 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 96,646 miles

rear indicators colour faded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 96,646 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

rear indicators colour faded

Pass 1 Sep 2012 82,735 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)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2012 82,735 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 75,188 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 75,166 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 68,333 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 61,027 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 52,285 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,041 miles

small screen chip just out of A zone just under 10mm

Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,696 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 CGK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AE04 CGK, 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 CGK is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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