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PG04 AFJ

2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,849 mi
Last recorded74,849 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG04 AFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 74,849 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 73,916 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 70,815 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 70,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,122 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 66,120 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,272 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 65,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 60,366 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,904 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 53,235 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 48,352 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 48,335 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,992 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,578 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,016 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,609 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 17,548 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 13,209 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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PG04 AFJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 85,658 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PG04 AFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PG04 AFJ registered?

PG04 AFJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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