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CN04 AXY

2004 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,779 mi
Last recorded81,779 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 AXY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 81,779 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 81,774 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 78,415 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre feathering

Fail 2 Jul 2019 78,415 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre feathering

Pass 21 Jul 2018 72,499 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,776 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 58,230 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2016 58,230 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 54,439 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 54,439 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front inner tyre walls cracking and small cuts

Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,281 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 49,281 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on innwer edge

Fail 24 Apr 2013 43,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing on innwer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,322 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 33,528 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 24,808 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 21,691 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 17,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AXY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AXY, 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 AXY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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