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CA04 MOV

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,900 mi
Last recorded119,900 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 MOV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 119,900 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 119,883 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 116,378 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 103,121 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 95,554 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 85,933 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 77,870 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 77,870 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 68,627 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 60,496 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,539 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 55,539 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 49,936 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 41,934 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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CA04 MOV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CA04 MOV, 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 CA04 MOV registered?

CA04 MOV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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The MOT history for CA04 MOV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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