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AY04 NOU

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,031 mi
Last recorded143,031 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 NOU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 143,031 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s/r plus n/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f (1.7.5a)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/r upper (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s/f (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s/f (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded n/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 138,927 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 132,590 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 111,083 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 104,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 104,209 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 96,480 miles

Offside rear brake disc slightly scored

Fail 15 Apr 2011 96,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 22 Apr 2010 84,328 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 69,178 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,126 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 37,269 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NOU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NOU, 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 NOU registered?

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

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