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AU04 EPL

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,385 mi
Last recorded108,385 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 EPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 108,385 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 106,218 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 106,208 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken before rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 103,875 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 103,870 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 101,765 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 98,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 96,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 92,870 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 92,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 90,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Shock mounts cracked both sides

Pass 11 Aug 2017 88,454 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush OSF ARB LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS 3MM (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ CENTRE TO REAR JOIN / SLEEVE BLOWING (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH INNER CV BOOTS DAMP BUT CANT SEE OR FEEL ANY SPLITS (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF OUTSIDE EDGES ESPECIALLY BAD (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X 2 LOWER NEARSIDE (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 88,401 miles

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened OSF BADLY CORRODED @ TOP NEAR SHOCK SHAFT (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective DRIVERS BELT WONT RETRACT (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush OSF ARB LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS 3MM (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ CENTRE TO REAR JOIN / SLEEVE BLOWING (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH INNER CV BOOTS DAMP BUT CANT SEE OR FEEL ANY SPLITS (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF OUTSIDE EDGES ESPECIALLY BAD (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X 2 LOWER NEARSIDE (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 84,620 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 80,089 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 75,594 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 69,705 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 60,984 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 60,984 miles

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

cut in outer sidewall fo nsr tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2011 525,705 miles

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Offside rear door will not open from inside

Fail 16 Aug 2011 52,705 miles

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

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

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Offside rear door will not open from inside

Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,703 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,804 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 21,980 miles

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

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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AU04 EPL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AU04 EPL, 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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AU04 EPL is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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