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AY04 NBD

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,300 mi
Last recorded99,300 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 NBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2012 99,300 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 83,762 miles

slight wear in rear steering arms

Pass 22 Jun 2010 69,901 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 58,100 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 41,512 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 NBD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 AY04 NBD, 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 NBD registered?

AY04 NBD is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is AY04 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 NBD shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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