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FF04 HEV

2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,004 mi
Last recorded129,004 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto80,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF04 HEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 129,004 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 121,898 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 121,898 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 113,676 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 105,995 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 105,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 94,771 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 83,796 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 72,397 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,791 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 51,252 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 51,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 39,012 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 27,640 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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FF04 HEV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 80,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FF04 HEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FF04 HEV registered?

FF04 HEV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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