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AU04 EPY

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,897 mi
Last recorded118,897 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 EPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 118,897 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 118,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8.30 % (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 432 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 116,625 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 116,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 109,608 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 100,456 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust brackets broken

Fail 25 Sep 2014 100,456 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust brackets broken

Pass 23 Aug 2013 91,155 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 91,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,956 miles

osf suspension leg stating to corroed

rear spring seat rubber spring seats deteriorater

Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,113 miles

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link/bush

Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,279 miles

rear brake disc's worn

slight play in steering rack on the offside wheel

Fail 15 Sep 2010 77,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake disc's worn

slight play in steering rack on the offside wheel

Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,372 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 72,372 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE OIL SWITCH

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 67,580 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 55,389 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 44,581 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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AU04 EPY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EPY, 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 EPY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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