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AE04 CKC

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

108,438 mi
Last recorded108,438 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 CKC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 108,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 15 Mar 2023 108,432 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 108,416 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 9 Mar 2021 108,409 miles

Front subframe has surface corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed through out under side

Pass 9 Mar 2020 108,401 miles

Front back plates corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle coverd on underseal inc all metal brake pipes

Pass 12 Mar 2019 108,382 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both front back plates corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2019 108,382 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both front and rear subframe corroded

both front back plates corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 108,371 miles

chip in screen zone b

front back plates corroded

o/s front drop link top and bottom ball joint rubbers perished

Pass 7 Apr 2017 108,162 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear subframe surface corrosion

front back plates corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2017 108,162 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear subframe surface corrosion

front back plates corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 107,944 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 107,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 106,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs and pads becoming worn

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2016 106,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs and pads becoming worn

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2015 96,773 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 96,729 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 87,226 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 79,779 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 77,221 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 74,756 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 68,038 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 59,598 miles

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

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)

lip on rear brake discs

offside front suspension strut corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2008 50,791 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 50,791 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 39,245 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 39,161 miles

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

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 CKC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CKC, 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 CKC registered?

AE04 CKC is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is AE04 CKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 CKC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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