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AU53 MWV

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,090 mi
Last recorded123,090 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 MWV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2017 123,090 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 112,487 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 99,713 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 87,099 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,335 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 84,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

Pass 12 Jan 2012 82,978 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 73,579 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM FLEXIBLE JOINT IN POOR CONDITION.

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 64,658 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 52,070 miles

SLIGHT LEAK AT EXHAUST SYSTEM FLEXIBLE JOINT. SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY IN REAR SUSPENSION TOP SWIVEL JOINTS.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,369 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 32,608 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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AU53 MWV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU53 MWV, 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 AU53 MWV registered?

AU53 MWV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is AU53 MWV safe to buy?

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