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AG04 JFK

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,119 mi
Last recorded126,119 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 JFK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 126,119 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 114,642 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 104,139 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 93,176 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 93,118 miles

all four brake discs rusty

engine leaking oil

underside of car rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2020 93,117 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

all four brake discs rusty

engine leaking oil

underside of car rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2019 93,085 miles

Both front headlights fading

Front and Rear brake discs rusty

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2018 93,076 miles

slight wear in nearside rear upper suspension arm

Pass 5 Sep 2017 91,133 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 87,610 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 87,610 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 84,276 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 82,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,170 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 78,548 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 78,548 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 74,557 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,051 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 69,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 62,860 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 55,110 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 51,720 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 45,834 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,908 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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AG04 JFK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AG04 JFK, 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 AG04 JFK registered?

AG04 JFK is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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