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CN04 AYG

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,313 mi
Last recorded92,313 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 AYG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 92,313 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 92,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 May 2026 92,021 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2025 82,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 71,515 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 May 2024 71,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 May 2023 64,572 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 64,572 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 64,167 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 63,621 miles

Offside Rear tyre near limit

Pass 26 May 2020 63,101 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 62,276 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 62,276 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 61,088 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 61,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 59,869 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 58,544 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 58,544 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 56,795 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 54,693 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 54,693 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside 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)

Pass 8 May 2013 50,637 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 50,637 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 44,908 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 44,905 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 40,451 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 35,511 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 29,262 miles

rear number plate marked

Pass 8 May 2008 23,348 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 16,728 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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 AYG is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AYG, 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 AYG registered?

CN04 AYG is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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