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AR04 AWF

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,747 mi
Last recorded124,747 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 AWF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 124,747 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened front roll bar links have slight play (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight exhaust blow downpipe area

Fail 29 Mar 2017 124,747 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened front roll bar links have slight play (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight exhaust blow downpipe area

Pass 30 Mar 2016 119,029 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 119,029 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 112,249 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 103,171 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 91,336 miles

chip in screen

n/s front spring top mount noisey

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,060 miles

wipers smeary

Pass 11 Apr 2011 73,707 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,032 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 45,532 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,737 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 27,562 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AR04 AWF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AR04 AWF, 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 AR04 AWF registered?

AR04 AWF is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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The MOT history for AR04 AWF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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