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AF04 EFR

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

120,236 mi
Last recorded120,236 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 EFR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 120,236 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 114,968 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn & cracked on inner edges

Fail 31 Mar 2025 114,861 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted caliper securing clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear 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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn & cracked on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2024 103,985 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 103,985 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 94,836 miles

Front flexi exhaust coupling deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 90,872 miles

Front flexi exhaust coupling deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2021 81,223 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device/washers not working

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount noise from lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 81,223 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp cleaning device/washers not working

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount noise from lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 73,527 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 73,527 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 65,975 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 61,578 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 58,511 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 54,917 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing away from inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2016 54,915 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing away from inner edge

Pass 27 Dec 2014 50,107 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 47,300 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 47,300 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Jun 2013 45,666 miles

nearside rear tyre tread & sidewall cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,976 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 42,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,244 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 38,557 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,034 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 32,757 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 26,496 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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AF04 EFR is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AF04 EFR, 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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AF04 EFR is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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