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AY04 NCN

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,524 mi
Last recorded150,524 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 NCN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 150,524 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 150,524 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced x 2 (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 149,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2016 146,775 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are wearing on the inside edge

Fail 25 Nov 2016 146,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside rear tyres are wearing on the inside edge

Pass 5 Nov 2015 133,133 miles

engine covers

oil leak

under trays

Fail 3 Nov 2015 133,125 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top arm . boomerang arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top arm . boomerang arm (2.4.G.2)

engine covers

oil leak

under trays

Pass 20 Oct 2014 116,058 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 99,569 miles

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

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

unable to acess condition of front and rear brake pads

Fail 14 Nov 2012 82,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 82,147 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,736 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 62,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 62,678 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 60,288 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 56,559 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 48,879 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,879 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,585 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 NCN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AY04 NCN, 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 NCN registered?

AY04 NCN is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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