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AE04 ERO

2004 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,530 mi
Last recorded54,530 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 ERO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 54,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 54,459 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 54,459 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 54,444 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 51,459 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 51,459 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,566 miles

o/s/f tyre cut in inner wall

Fail 6 Aug 2012 48,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre walls cracked

o/s/f tyre cut in inner wall

Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,186 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 44,186 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 38,306 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 38,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,098 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 32,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,958 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 13,801 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 ERO is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ERO, 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 ERO registered?

AE04 ERO is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is AE04 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 ERO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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