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AIG 1844

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,109 mi
Last recorded113,109 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 1844
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 113,109 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 112,986 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Driver's airbag obviously defective Air bag warning lamp on. (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No aim (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No aim (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Fog lamp outer casing. (6.1.C.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front both position lamps flashing.

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer side wall has a cut not deep enough to reach the ply or cord's.

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre inner side wall has a cut not deep enough to reach the ply or cord's.

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 107,296 miles

Nearside Front beam pattern poor

Offside Rear tyre wearing low and nail in centre tread

Pass 22 Sep 2015 102,286 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 102,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 97,286 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)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 93,044 miles

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

Oil leak

near-side rear tyre has cuts at inner wall

Fail 2 Apr 2012 85,588 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,588 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 78,345 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 72,030 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2010 72,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside inner stop lamp not working

offside rear outer stop and tail light not working

offside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2008 65,225 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 59,417 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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AIG 1844 is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AIG 1844, 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 AIG 1844 registered?

AIG 1844 is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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