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AY04 TNK

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,389 mi
Last recorded151,389 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 151,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 151,381 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 150,420 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 146,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 141,228 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 138,222 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 135,262 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 135,253 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

n/s and o/s rear shock top mounts slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2018 133,289 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 124,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge cut off (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 124,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge cut off (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 118,262 miles

ESP fault message illuminated

Exhaust flex deteriorated

O/s rear tyre inside edge slightly worn

Fail 15 Feb 2016 118,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ESP fault message illuminated

Exhaust flex deteriorated

O/s rear tyre inside edge slightly worn

Pass 16 Feb 2015 109,157 miles

Both headlamp images poor

Fail 16 Feb 2015 109,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both headlamp images poor

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 101,681 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 101,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 93,866 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 93,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 83,155 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 72,781 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 65,371 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 65,371 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 52,675 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,789 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,428 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 TNK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TNK, 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 TNK is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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