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814 UTD

2004 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,998 mi
Last recorded138,998 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration814 UTD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 138,998 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 135,913 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 125,908 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 121,654 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 114,154 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2016 108,630 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 108,630 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating disc (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 94,841 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 91,168 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,168 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 84,015 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

near side front tyre has a cut in side wall but not down to cords or plys

off side front tyre has a cut in side wall but not down to cords or plys

Pass 11 Apr 2013 84,015 miles

Oil leak

near side front tyre has a cut in side wall but not down to cords or plys

off side front tyre has a cut in side wall but not down to cords or plys

Pass 23 Mar 2012 74,550 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 74,550 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,411 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,462 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 46,462 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,305 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 38,631 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 32,152 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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814 UTD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 814 UTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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814 UTD is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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