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AU04 HWC

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

118,081 mi
Last recorded118,081 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 HWC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 118,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 112,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn on outer edge + has cuts (no cords showing at time of test) + outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre + slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 112,203 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn on outer edge + has cuts (no cords showing at time of test) + outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre + slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 106,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 106,078 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 106,078 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 99,493 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2021 93,926 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 93,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has got heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 87,233 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front strutts are corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 87,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front strutts are corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 74,031 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 69,037 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 65,325 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 18 May 2016 61,000 miles

Front brake pads close to legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 18 May 2016 61,000 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Front brake pads close to legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 7 May 2015 58,408 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 53,116 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 53,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2013 41,904 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 38,006 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 33,799 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 May 2010 29,064 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 24,941 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 21,839 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 18,776 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 HWC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HWC, 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 HWC is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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