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CN04 AVK

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,670 mi
Last recorded138,670 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 AVK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2016 138,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor image, not defined (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play track road to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported upper outer layer of exhaust casing detached and corroded (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slight creaking sound n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly creaking when turning side to side (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened section of unit but not leaking oil (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened section on unit but not leaking oil (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 134,551 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 124,559 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 124,559 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 112,428 miles

slight play offside front steering rack end

Pass 29 Dec 2011 101,615 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 89,587 miles

Front brake discs pitted and worn

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 84,189 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 76,464 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 66,014 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 47,917 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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CN04 AVK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 CN04 AVK, 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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CN04 AVK is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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