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CA04 MPX

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

171,849 mi
Last recorded171,849 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 MPX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 171,849 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

corrosion on offside rear wing

slight corrosion rear subframe

Pass 24 Nov 2022 160,894 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 151,155 miles

Offside Front shocker corroding

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2021 150,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shocker corroding

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

cant check rear seat belts

Pass 1 Dec 2020 137,880 miles

Offside Front shocker corroded

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2020 137,849 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shocker corroded

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2019 115,438 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 102,956 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 96,340 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 85,363 miles

Both rear top suspension arms outer bushes have slight play

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 74,476 miles

Slight smoke emitted on acceleration

Pass 19 Jun 2014 64,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre smsll cut

Pass 19 Jun 2013 60,217 miles

Coolant leak

Cut is NSF tyre that does not expose the cord or ply

Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,625 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 51,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,495 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 39,009 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 35,188 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,724 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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CA04 MPX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MPX, 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 MPX registered?

CA04 MPX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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