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AE04 CLU

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

78,610 mi
Last recorded78,610 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 CLU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 78,610 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 78,610 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 76,830 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side headlamp lenses faded but still has beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle but not structural

Pass 16 Jan 2024 74,786 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 71,769 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 67,357 miles

Slight stone chip on screen but not affecting

Pass 27 Jan 2021 62,135 miles

stone chip on screen not affecting drivers view

Pass 16 Jan 2020 56,060 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 48,768 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 47,027 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,938 miles

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

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

Rear tyres have cracks running through sidewalls

Pass 8 Mar 2016 43,491 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,122 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,653 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,954 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,743 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,696 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,830 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 21,424 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,723 miles

TYRE n/s/f SLIGHT sidewall distortion due to manufactering /fault

Pass 1 Mar 2007 13,824 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 CLU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 CLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE04 CLU registered?

AE04 CLU is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is AE04 CLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 CLU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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