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AEZ 1799

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,405 mi
Last recorded106,405 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 1799
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 106,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 106,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 100,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 100,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function piston seized (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed at inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 94,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 94,890 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 90,041 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 88,089 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lateral (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 88,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lateral (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 85,713 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 82,775 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 82,775 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 79,635 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 79,634 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre perished in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2013 76,441 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 76,440 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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AEZ 1799 is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AEZ 1799, 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 AEZ 1799 registered?

AEZ 1799 is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is AEZ 1799 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEZ 1799 shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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