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AY54 HXB

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,487 mi
Last recorded107,487 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 HXB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 107,487 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 106,655 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 105,102 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen but not adversely affecting driver's view

exhaust rusty

under body sill corroded both

Pass 3 Aug 2022 102,854 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 100,689 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 99,169 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 97,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 93,868 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose flex ferrules corroded

Offside Rear brake hose flex ferrules corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 92,404 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 19 Aug 2016 87,135 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 83,360 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 83,360 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 78,389 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 78,389 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 71,881 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 71,881 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 62,667 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 51,405 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 44,865 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,958 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,979 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 28,943 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,760 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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AY54 HXB is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AY54 HXB, 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 AY54 HXB registered?

AY54 HXB is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AY54 HXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY54 HXB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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