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LF04 DXE

2004 Saab 9-3 Aero

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,360 mi
Last recorded133,360 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero84,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 DXE
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 133,360 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 116,011 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

Fail 12 Jul 2016 115,947 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 106,503 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 97,489 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 97,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 86,063 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 79,455 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 79,453 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 74,073 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 67,005 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 67,005 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 57,031 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 46,917 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,491 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero?

Based on 678 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
5,966
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
coil spring broken 8
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LF04 DXE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 84,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF04 DXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF04 DXE registered?

LF04 DXE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is LF04 DXE safe to buy?

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