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AU04 HWP

2004 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,039 mi
Last recorded103,039 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 HWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 103,039 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 98,351 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 98,351 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 92,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint AT LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST (2.4.G.2)

side skirts fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 85,283 miles

both rear lower spring rubber pads have fallen apart but not yet to any fail criteria

side skirts and engine cover fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2016 85,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed metal cords appear cut/damaged inside the slit on the tyre (4.1.D.1b)

both rear lower spring rubber pads have fallen apart but not yet to any fail criteria

n/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre cut not yet to fail criteria but very close to limit

side skirts and engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 76,839 miles

Both rear valve stems perished

Couple of cuts in both rear tyres ( Must be close to cords )

Offside Front Upper A/R/B link rod ball joint dust cover perished

Rear brake pipes and parts of front brake pipes greased

Side skirts and engine cover fitted

Slight crack in front exhaust section near flexi has crack but not blowing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 76,839 miles

Both rear valve stems perished

Couple of cuts in both rear tyres ( Must be close to cords )

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper A/R/B link rod ball joint dust cover perished

Rear brake pipes and parts of front brake pipes greased

Side skirts and engine cover fitted

Slight crack in front exhaust section near flexi has crack but not blowing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 68,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear brake pipes and front to rear pipes coated with grease

rear pads about 5mm check at next service

sideskirts fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2014 68,154 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear brake pipes and front to rear pipes coated with grease

rear pads about 5mm check at next service

sideskirts fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2014 63,519 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 57,381 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 51,213 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,989 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,240 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 16 Jul 2008 29,124 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 22,438 miles

slight uneven tread wear on n/s rear tyre

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 HWP is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HWP, 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 HWP is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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