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AY04 PKV

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2025

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s and n/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2021 115,080 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rust on chassis +under sills inner wings

rust on shockers

rust on subframe mounts

Fail 25 Nov 2021 115,008 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel

rust on chassis +under sills inner wings

rust on shockers

rust on subframe mounts

Pass 20 Nov 2020 11,572 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 100,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Both shock mounts cracked

Pass 29 May 2018 90,460 miles

both front tyres are getting low on edges

off side front head lamp beam pattern is faded slightly

Pass 30 May 2017 78,609 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2016 68,313 miles

Nearside Front wiper just beginning to smear screen

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 55,867 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 54,595 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 54,595 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,373 miles

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

Nearside headlamp main beam output impared;bulb incorrectly seated into lamp.Attention advised

Nearside rear outer stop/position lamp bulb not working,but inner bulb operating.Attention advised

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,214 miles

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

Nearside main beam operating,but bulb not correctly seated in lamp unit;attention advised

Fail 14 Jun 2012 49,214 miles

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

Nearside main beam operating,but bulb not correctly seated in lamp unit;attention advised

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 45,475 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 45,475 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,335 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,713 miles

Brake pedal seems to travel a long way when under pressure,but feels firm,and no leaks or defects found.Keep under observation,and further investigation advised.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 25,148 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 15,879 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 PKV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PKV, 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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AY04 PKV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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