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OU04 VWS

2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,741 mi
Last recorded138,741 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 VWS
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 138,741 miles

minor oil leak

offside rear spring slight corrosion

parking brake tight

rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 127,989 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 117,999 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 117,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 35% (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 110,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 110,478 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 99,622 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 89,068 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,495 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 28 Jan 2011 87,878 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 67,120 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 57,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil level on minimum

Pass 3 Feb 2009 48,509 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 39,889 miles

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

Based on 6,460 MOT tests across 524 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,246
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
524
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 313
position lamp(s) not working 166
coil spring broken 112
coil spring fractured 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
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OU04 VWS is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 93,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU04 VWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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OU04 VWS is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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