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B2 EEN

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

65,431 mi
Last recorded65,431 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 EEN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 65,431 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 65,427 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 63,638 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 62,189 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 58,944 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 55,561 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 55,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam & offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 53,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 53,201 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 52,818 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 51,519 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 51,517 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 50,819 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 49,414 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 49,414 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 47,872 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rubber mount missing from rear silencer

Pass 23 Sep 2014 47,872 miles

rubber mount missing from rear silencer

Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,443 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,158 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,433 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 38,545 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 38,545 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 36,144 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,192 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,191 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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B2 EEN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 B2 EEN, 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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What year was B2 EEN registered?

B2 EEN is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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