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AY04 CMF

2004 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,911 mi
Last recorded115,911 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 CMF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 115,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s images poor (4.1.4 (b))

sill covers fitted unable to inspect testable items

Pass 5 Sep 2017 110,891 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre is worn on the outside edge

Pass 6 Sep 2016 105,557 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 105,557 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 100,422 miles

Nearside Rear worn on inside edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 100,422 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 96,427 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 91,739 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 85,415 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)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2012 75,375 miles

O/S/F wheel arch liner broken.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 63,936 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 49,825 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 49,822 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

O/S/r trailing arm hub void bush has slight movement.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 36,447 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 24,884 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 18,591 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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AY04 CMF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY04 CMF, 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 AY04 CMF registered?

AY04 CMF is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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