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AY04 NYF

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,445 mi
Last recorded143,445 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 143,445 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 143,445 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 135,422 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 126,979 miles

E/M / LIGHT ON

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

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 120,480 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 120,480 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing BOTH (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing BOTH (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 107,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 100,404 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2013 100,403 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2012 93,150 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r suspension arm has slight play

o/s/f coil spring weak

Pass 8 Oct 2011 85,621 miles

both rear arms have slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2010 73,082 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 54,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,696 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 53,326 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,594 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,783 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 NYF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NYF, 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 NYF registered?

AY04 NYF is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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The MOT history for AY04 NYF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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