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AY04 NWB

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,481 mi
Last recorded87,481 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 NWB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 87,481 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 81,225 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 75,920 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from front of engine

Pass 24 Nov 2012 73,333 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 68,039 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 67,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 62,238 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 62,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 58,013 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on legal 1.6mm limit and feathering on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,215 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 48,215 miles

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

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

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 9 Oct 2007 36,708 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 NWB is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWB, 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 NWB registered?

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

Is AY04 NWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 NWB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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