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AY04 NHD

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,194 mi
Last recorded57,194 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 NHD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 57,194 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 57,194 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 53,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

o/s/f lower fog lamp inop

Pass 15 Jun 2009 43,527 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 43,527 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 34,731 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre starting to split

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 NHD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY04 NHD registered?

AY04 NHD is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is AY04 NHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 NHD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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