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AY04 NVT

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,536 mi
Last recorded106,536 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 NVT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 106,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2019 106,523 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 104,223 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Bothside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Has Cracked on Tyre

Oil Leak Transmission

Oil leak Engine

Fail 25 May 2018 104,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Bothside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Has Cracked on Tyre

Oil Leak Transmission

Oil leak Engine

Fail 4 Apr 2018 104,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 100,816 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 11,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 100,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 97,362 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 93,754 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 85,716 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 85,716 miles

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 79,452 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2010 70,740 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 70,662 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,127 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,343 miles

advise near side rear tyre low tread

advise rear pads low

Pass 27 May 2008 38,729 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 30,851 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 NVT is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NVT, 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 NVT registered?

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

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