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AU04 HVJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,603 mi
Last recorded95,603 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 95,603 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT LINK BARS

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Fail 22 Apr 2016 95,603 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT LINK BARS

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 22 Apr 2015 86,982 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 83,571 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 83,571 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,879 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 75,879 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 66,019 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2011 57,326 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front exaust mount weak

Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,890 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,702 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,808 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,971 miles

advise o/s & n/s front tyres close to legal limits

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 HVJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 AU04 HVJ, 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 AU04 HVJ registered?

AU04 HVJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is AU04 HVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 HVJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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