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AE04 JCJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,740 mi
Last recorded86,740 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 JCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 86,740 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Jul 2020 86,740 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2019 82,929 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight damage to windscreen

slight oil leak/ slight coolant leak

Pass 12 Jul 2018 77,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 12 Jul 2018 77,746 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle release uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2017 72,825 miles

slight corrosion to rear s/absorber upper mounting brackets

Pass 12 Jul 2016 66,893 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 61,005 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 61,005 miles

Offside 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)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,591 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 46,520 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,195 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 39,195 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 32,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 32,210 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 26,100 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 25,398 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 25,311 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 JCJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JCJ, 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 JCJ registered?

AE04 JCJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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