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AE04 HZU

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,950 mi
Last recorded86,950 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 86,950 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Front and rear subframes corroded.

Pass 30 May 2025 84,142 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Exhaust corroded.

Front and rear subframes corroded.

Unable to fully inspect sills due to sideskirts fitted.

Pass 19 Jun 2024 81,809 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Front subframe corroded.

Inner sills corroded.

Rear subframe corroded.

Slight exhaust blow from front flexy.

Fail 4 Jun 2024 81,725 miles

Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure Front nearside and offside corroded away on chassis. (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Front subframe corroded.

Inner sills corroded.

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 3 Jun 2023 77,660 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 77,660 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Semaphore indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 75,302 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 73,755 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 70,351 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 68,061 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 65,424 miles

both rear shock absorber top mounts corroded/deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2017 65,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear shock absorber top mounts corroded/deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,389 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 57,387 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 51,437 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,820 miles

tyre pressures low

Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,203 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,621 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 39,814 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 34,722 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning light on

Pass 22 Jun 2007 30,458 miles

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)

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 HZU 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 82.6%.

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 HZU, 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 HZU registered?

AE04 HZU is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is AE04 HZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 HZU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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