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AE04 XKM

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,247 mi
Last recorded170,247 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 XKM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 170,247 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 163,378 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 155,825 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 147,664 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 147,661 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 138,887 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 126,224 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 126,221 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 113,874 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 113,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 100,292 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 83,595 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 83,595 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 71,039 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear tyre is worn on outside edge of tread

Pass 20 Jul 2009 57,282 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 44,642 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 32,359 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 XKM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XKM, 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 XKM registered?

AE04 XKM is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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The MOT history for AE04 XKM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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