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AY04 SGX

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

129,814 mi
Last recorded129,814 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 129,814 miles

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 124,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 117,563 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 112,357 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive timming cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 104,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 96,322 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre silencer corroding

Fail 23 Feb 2018 96,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre silencer corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2017 90,608 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 89,503 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 83,863 miles

Coolant leak

both rear tyres wearing thin

centre silecener corrodded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 76,136 miles

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

off side front tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,289 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 63,202 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 56,170 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 49,474 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,567 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 42,567 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,649 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 26,519 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 SGX 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 89.5%.

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 SGX, 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 SGX registered?

AY04 SGX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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