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AE04 HZX

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

75,705 mi
Last recorded75,705 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 HZX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 75,705 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 72,069 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 68,307 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 63,757 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 60,127 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 58,581 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 57,753 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 52,806 miles

Both rear top shock absorber aluminium mountings are deteriorated !

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 49,264 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 49,263 miles

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

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded All four hoses at caliper ends (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2016 45,619 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 215/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

temporary fuel cap fitted but seals system

Pass 17 Oct 2015 40,538 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 36,022 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 1 Nov 2013 32,049 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 29,197 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 23,350 miles

1.Nearside sill cover loose. 2.Nearside rear jacking block missing.

3.on engine tick over steering feels slight noticey on lock to lock.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,340 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)

battery flat.

both front side light flicker.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,147 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 17,006 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 13,410 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 13,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HZX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 HZX, 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 HZX registered?

AE04 HZX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is AE04 HZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 HZX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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