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AE04 CLF

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,913 mi
Last recorded167,913 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 167,913 miles

Front number plate slightly damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 167,912 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also worn from edges. size 225/45R17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Also binding (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front number plate slightly damage

o/s/f tyre wearing low from edges

Pass 14 Jun 2016 158,171 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 158,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 146,881 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 144,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery cover fitted

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

silencer heatshield insecure

Fail 11 Jan 2014 144,062 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery cover fitted

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

silencer heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2012 129,244 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 118,773 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 116,928 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 116,496 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2007 87,923 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 CLF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CLF, 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 CLF is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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