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AEZ 8894

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,363 mi
Last recorded123,363 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 8894
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 123,363 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 122,249 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 119,981 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 119,973 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 118,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlight has a poor beam image

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides, outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 116,144 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 116,134 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 113,898 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 6 Jan 2016 113,898 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Jan 2015 109,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 103,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 91,187 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 79,986 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,548 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 60,289 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 60,289 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 53,071 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 46,663 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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AEZ 8894 is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AEZ 8894, 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 8894 registered?

AEZ 8894 is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AEZ 8894 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEZ 8894 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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