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AE04 XKH

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

221,013 mi
Last recorded221,013 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 XKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 221,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 201,626 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 201,626 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 180,798 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges.

exhaust flexy pipe deteriorating

oil leak from oil pressure switch

Fail 12 Jun 2013 180,798 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges.

exhaust flexy pipe deteriorating

oil leak from oil pressure switch

Fail 18 Jun 2012 162,813 miles

O/S/R Tyre tread slightly out of shape on inner edge.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 162,813 miles

O/S/R Tyre tread slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 143,765 miles

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2011 143,765 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 126,682 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 105,112 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2008 84,453 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 62,436 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 62,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XKH is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XKH, 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 XKH registered?

AE04 XKH is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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