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AF53 BZB

2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

185,702 mi
Last recorded185,702 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto80,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BZB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 185,702 miles

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

engine light on

oil leak

slight play in front anti roll links

Pass 12 Feb 2014 179,020 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front seat belts retract slowly

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 173,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 173,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2012 162,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 149,699 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 149,696 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 142,237 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 142,194 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 141,237 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 121,989 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 100,281 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 72,546 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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AF53 BZB is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 80,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 BZB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF53 BZB is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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