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CN04 AYJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

99,456 mi
Last recorded99,456 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 AYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 99,456 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all suspension components in a rusty condition

poor image on headlights

Fail 22 Jan 2025 99,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components in a rusty condition

poor image on headlights

Pass 12 Jan 2024 96,453 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 96,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 94,038 miles

front shock absorbers rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2023 94,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front shock absorbers rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2022 89,335 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 89,317 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 88,910 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 85,106 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension components in a rusty condition (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 82,803 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,274 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 78,240 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 75,049 miles

all suspension and brake components n a rusty condition

Fail 22 Mar 2018 75,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all suspension and brake components n a rusty condition

Pass 2 Mar 2017 71,779 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 71,779 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 69,681 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,198 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,530 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 65,424 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 65,422 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 53,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres badly out of shape

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Apr 2010 29,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,309 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 11,789 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 8,193 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 AYJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AYJ, 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 AYJ registered?

CN04 AYJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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