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AE04 CKU

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

211,750 mi
Last recorded211,750 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 CKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 211,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 203,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 193,962 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 193,962 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 170,483 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 158,208 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 148,879 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 148,879 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 141,189 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 130,888 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 118,241 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 110,071 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,344 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2011 75,526 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 67,657 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 60,928 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 54,345 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,859 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 CKU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CKU, 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 CKU is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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