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AU04 ESF

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,839 mi
Last recorded86,839 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 86,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front top strut mount slightly tight

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 84,640 miles

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

drivers window not opening

naiil in nearside rear tyre outer shoulder (not repairable)

offside exhaust hanger missing at front of exhaust

rear exhaust hanger missing at rear axle

Pass 18 Aug 2015 84,640 miles

drivers window not opening

naiil in nearside rear tyre outer shoulder (not repairable)

offside exhaust hanger missing at front of exhaust

rear exhaust hanger missing at rear axle

Pass 18 Aug 2014 810,345 miles

offside mudguard insecure

offside sill cover insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2014 81,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside mudguard insecure

offside sill cover insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2013 78,017 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 78,017 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 73,075 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 68,620 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Aug 2011 68,620 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake disc's scorred

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2010 60,642 miles

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

slight play detected in front track rod ends/steering rack not to excess at time of test

Fail 3 Aug 2010 60,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

slight play detected in front track rod ends/steering rack not to excess at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,929 miles

advise nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2008
Pass 21 Apr 2007 34,229 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 ESF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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