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C3 NGC

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,514 mi
Last recorded130,514 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 NGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 130,514 miles

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

Rear rear subframe covered in wax oil

Pass 17 Jul 2025 127,287 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 123,613 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 120,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 116,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 113,106 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 111,459 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 108,822 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 108,820 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached has become dethatched (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 107,374 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 107,374 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,831 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 100,411 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 100,311 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 98,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 94,376 miles

Both rear upper suspension arm mounts to hub bushes are very worn ***ADVISE REPLACEMENT***

rear indigators faded

Fail 25 Mar 2014 94,375 miles

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

Both rear upper suspension arm mounts to hub bushes are very worn ***ADVISE REPLACEMENT***

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 88,428 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 82,159 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 82,109 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,836 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 71,836 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,300 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 48,323 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 48,310 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,086 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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C3 NGC 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 73.1%.

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 C3 NGC, 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 C3 NGC registered?

C3 NGC is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 April 2004.

Is C3 NGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 NGC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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