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AY54 JFE

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,678 mi
Last recorded139,678 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 139,678 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 134,469 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2015 134,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2014 130,773 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 122,782 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 122,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 119,372 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 103,968 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 90,635 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 69,211 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 49,666 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 JFE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JFE, 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 JFE registered?

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

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