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AE04 CJX

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,115 mi
Last recorded118,115 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 118,115 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 117,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 115,330 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 115,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 112,681 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 108,409 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2015 101,257 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 94,528 miles

oil leak onto ribbed belt

Fail 30 May 2014 94,487 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak onto ribbed belt

Pass 23 May 2013 88,377 miles

Oil leak

nsf tyre 2.5mm

wipers smear slightly

Pass 25 May 2012 86,075 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 26 May 2011 83,580 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

some corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 4 Jun 2010 80,578 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,655 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 69,100 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 69,089 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre 2-3mm tread depth.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 59,843 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 59,787 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,546 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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AE04 CJX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AE04 CJX, 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 AE04 CJX registered?

AE04 CJX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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