MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside rear brake disc slightly scored
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
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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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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AY04 NOU is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2004.
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