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AE04 JBU

2004 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,888 mi
Last recorded118,888 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 JBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 118,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

oil below minimum

rear brake balance poor

rear tyres perishing & splitting

Fail 31 May 2014 118,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

oil below minimum

rear brake balance poor

rear tyres perishing & splitting

Pass 10 May 2013 110,318 miles

nearside outer stop lamp inoperative

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

amber i light on

rear tyres starting to going out of shape

Pass 18 May 2012 104,020 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 100,163 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING,RADIATOR LEAKING RIGHT LOWER CORNER.

Pass 5 May 2010 89,204 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 70,725 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 52,587 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 48,918 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 JBU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JBU, 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 JBU registered?

AE04 JBU is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 June 2004.

Is AE04 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 JBU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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