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AE04 CKX

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

96,303 mi
Last recorded96,303 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 CKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 96,303 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 95,788 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 95,077 miles

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

rear trailing arms and rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 94,623 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 93,913 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 92,463 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding.

Pass 8 Oct 2019 91,185 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 89,634 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 86,866 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 84,149 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,574 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,807 miles

Exhaust hanger broken off,but exhaust system still supported

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 77,556 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Exhaust hanger broken off,but exhaust system still supported

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 69,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

left rear tyre has small cut/cracks in sidewall(not showing cords)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,981 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 62,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,029 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 4 Apr 2011 48,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 35,906 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,265 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 29,265 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,414 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 CKX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CKX, 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 CKX registered?

AE04 CKX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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