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AU04 HWF

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

122,781 mi
Last recorded122,781 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 HWF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 122,781 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 122,781 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 113,452 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 107,099 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 100,413 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 100,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 84,299 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 74,371 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 69,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 68,910 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 67,432 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,753 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,786 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 57,776 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 57,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear brake discs are becoming corroded

Ns mirror glass is missing

Os front tyre has worn on extreme edges to 2mm

Pass 14 Jun 2013 54,429 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 50,680 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 47,641 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 45,296 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 41,373 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 28 Jul 2008 35,486 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 27,064 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 27,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 HWF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AU04 HWF, 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 HWF is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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