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AE04 XKJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,410 mi
Last recorded156,410 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 156,410 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 156,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 May 2013 121,887 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

front pads getting low

rear pads low

Fail 5 Apr 2013 121,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all 4 tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2012 99,050 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped

front suspension sounds noisey

Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,903 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 57,903 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 54,500 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,755 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,556 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 43,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,370 miles

Nearside Front 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 XKJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XKJ, 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 XKJ registered?

AE04 XKJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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The MOT history for AE04 XKJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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