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YJ04 XTB

2004 Saab 93

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,151 mi
Last recorded126,151 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9384,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 XTB
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 126,151 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 120,535 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2015 120,535 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2014 114,043 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 105,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 105,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 93,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Feb 2012 93,323 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2011 80,567 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,472 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 60,781 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 60,778 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2008 50,029 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,036 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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YJ04 XTB is a 2004 Saab 93 in Red 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 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 84,184 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 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ04 XTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 93 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ04 XTB registered?

YJ04 XTB is a 2004 Saab 93, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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