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CA04 MPU

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,056 mi
Last recorded90,056 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 MPU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 90,056 miles

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

drivers seat belt slow to return.

Fail 10 Nov 2017 90,056 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

drivers seat belt slow to return.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 88,012 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ***strong advise*** (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise full inspection (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel has slight resistance when rotated

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ***strong advise*** (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 84,833 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front side lights dim

front wipers smearing slightly

handbrake travel

slight oil leak to offside of engine area?

strong advise corrosion to offside front shock absorber

Pass 16 Aug 2013 75,995 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,844 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 69,798 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,783 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 64,166 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 63,294 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 55,834 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Pass 10 May 2008 46,440 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 36,905 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 MPU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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