MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,047 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
poor light output
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
poor light output
front discs worn
grease around o/s inner cv boot
n/s/f shocker corroded
o/s/f shocker corroded and weeping oil
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
light switch insecure
nearside front strut casing heavily corroded
offside front strut casing heavily corroded
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
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of AY04 NRL?
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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?
The MOT history for AY04 NRL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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