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C15 XMC

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,859 mi
Last recorded111,859 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 XMC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 111,859 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Fail 17 Apr 2021 111,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2020 109,277 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes have slight perishing & wear

Pass 8 Apr 2019 104,647 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear slight play in hub bushes

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front/rear discs pitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 96,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 96,516 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 91,909 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 91,909 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 86,627 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

main beam / dip switch slightly sticky

nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2014 85,787 miles

Oil leak

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2013 82,405 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 79,527 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2012 79,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 76,847 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

oil leak and coolant leak from offside engine bay.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 73,652 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 73,652 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 68,983 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 61,606 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 61,606 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 47,724 miles

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

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

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

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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C15 XMC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C15 XMC, 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 C15 XMC registered?

C15 XMC is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is C15 XMC safe to buy?

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