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B10 JWS

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,278 mi
Last recorded103,278 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 JWS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 103,278 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 103,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing Drivers (8.1.1)

Rear Emissions not tested Silencer missing (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Section missing (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 98,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in engine bay

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 98,599 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in engine bay

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 94,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 94,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 83,936 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 83,936 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 63,059 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 63,059 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,163 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 31,087 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 28,312 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front anti roll bar link gaitor split

Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,582 miles

both rear tyres feathering on edges

Fail 13 Oct 2008 22,580 miles

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

both rear tyres feathering on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2007 17,824 miles

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

Offside 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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B10 JWS is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B10 JWS, 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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B10 JWS is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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