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CN04 AXJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,991 mi
Last recorded115,991 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 AXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 115,991 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 115,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2016 105,802 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 100,880 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 100,880 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 95,179 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 95,179 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 91,786 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 82,913 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 67,236 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 58,301 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 58,300 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 50,064 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,495 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 AXJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 CN04 AXJ, 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 CN04 AXJ registered?

CN04 AXJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 April 2004.

Is CN04 AXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN04 AXJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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