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AY53 MZZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,257 mi
Last recorded113,257 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 MZZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,257 miles

os/ns rear tyre wearing on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 107,638 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2013 107,638 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 104,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 99,803 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 94,212 miles

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

Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside/nearside front discs slightly pitted

offside/nearside rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 9 Dec 2010 94,212 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

offside/nearside front discs slightly pitted

offside/nearside rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Nov 2009 87,568 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 87,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 81,649 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 72,683 miles

all brake discs will require replacement when pads wear out

Fail 22 Nov 2007 72,683 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brake discs will require replacement when pads wear out

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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AY53 MZZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY53 MZZ, 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 AY53 MZZ registered?

AY53 MZZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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