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AU04 HWJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,290 mi
Last recorded179,290 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 HWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 179,290 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt moist (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 179,290 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt moist (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 164,639 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 164,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 141,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 119,761 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 97,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2013 97,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 76,190 miles

sill covers

Fail 7 Jul 2011 65,686 miles

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 65,686 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 54,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,467 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,686 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 25 Jul 2007 30,415 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 30,415 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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 HWJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HWJ, 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 HWJ registered?

AU04 HWJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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