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C7 CRA

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

69,784 mi
Last recorded69,784 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 CRA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 69,784 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 68,604 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 66,875 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 65,748 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 64,269 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 63,418 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 62,465 miles

nearside rear tyre starting wearing on the outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2018 58,830 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 57,236 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 55,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm middle and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

all four brake discs showing signs of wearing

Pass 25 Aug 2015 53,886 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,636 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 47,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 47,279 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,555 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,001 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,331 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 35,422 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,005 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,275 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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C7 CRA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 C7 CRA, 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 C7 CRA registered?

C7 CRA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is C7 CRA safe to buy?

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