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AU04 ERZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,200 mi
Last recorded151,200 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 ERZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2023 151,200 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH REAR SIDES OF CROSS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 146,579 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 140,808 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 137,245 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 129,512 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 129,511 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 122,344 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 122,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 114,485 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 11,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 107,099 miles

Nearside wiper blade worn

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

Offside wiper blade worn

Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,497 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 100,485 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 90,755 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 80,634 miles

Os mirror glass slight damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded but exhaust still secure

Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,457 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,158 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,158 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 44,063 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,042 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 26,338 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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AU04 ERZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AU04 ERZ, 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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AU04 ERZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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The MOT history for AU04 ERZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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