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AY04 NRL

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,047 mi
Last recorded136,047 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 136,047 miles

poor light output

Fail 16 Mar 2016 136,045 miles

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

poor light output

Pass 13 Feb 2015 126,509 miles

front discs worn

grease around o/s inner cv boot

n/s/f shocker corroded

o/s/f shocker corroded and weeping oil

Pass 28 Mar 2014 119,543 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 111,942 miles

light switch insecure

nearside front strut casing heavily corroded

offside front strut casing heavily corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2013 111,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

light switch insecure

nearside front strut casing heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking in inner sidewall & uneven tread wear

offside front strut casing heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 104,287 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 104,287 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 96,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 81,160 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 81,160 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2009 66,803 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,381 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,655 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 NRL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NRL, 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 NRL registered?

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

Is AY04 NRL safe to buy?

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