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CN04 UFY

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,062 mi
Last recorded125,062 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 125,062 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both windscreen wipers split

oil on minimum

Fail 26 Jan 2017 125,602 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both windscreen wipers split

oil on minimum

Pass 19 Jan 2016 114,615 miles

item moved from drivers view

nearside rear tyre inner and outer side walls cut

Fail 19 Jan 2016 114,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

item moved from drivers view

nearside rear tyre inner and outer side walls cut

Pass 30 Oct 2014 104,454 miles

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

off side stering rack play

Pass 9 Oct 2013 93,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes imbalanced o/s binding, steering free play in rack, front struts corroded, front pads wearing thin, n/s rear indicator fading

Pass 10 Oct 2012 83,730 miles

slight steering judder at full lock, n/s rear tyre worn, play in front anti roll bar links and boots deteriorated, multi guards fitted, n/s rear indicator fading

Fail 5 Oct 2012 83,730 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight steering judder at full lock, n/s rear tyre worn, play in front anti roll bar links and boots deteriorated, multi guards fitted, n/s rear indicator fading

Pass 12 Oct 2011 73,953 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 65,016 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 56,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 56,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,814 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 37,900 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 UFY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 UFY, 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 UFY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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