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AE04 HZM

2004 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

215,656 mi
Last recorded215,656 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 HZM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 215,656 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 195,931 miles

Both Front Metal Brake Pipe Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge And Perished

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2020 195,929 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Front (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both Front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Fitted Incorrectly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both Front Metal Brake Pipe Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge And Perished

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 195,278 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2016 194,850 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 181,050 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2014 161,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers are fitted to both outer sills which limits their inspection

Rear subframe is corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 161,757 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers are fitted to both outer sills which limits their inspection

Rear subframe is corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 145,849 miles

Offside mirror glass in poor condition (scratched)

Rear brake pads worn

Windscreen stone chipped

Fail 30 Apr 2013 145,849 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside mirror glass in poor condition (scratched)

Rear brake pads worn

Windscreen stone chipped

Pass 25 Apr 2012 128,476 miles

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 12 May 2011 113,335 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 112,902 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 112,902 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 98,436 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 84,671 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 84,671 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 70,172 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 53,563 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 HZM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HZM, 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 HZM registered?

AE04 HZM is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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