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CA04 MRU

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,711 mi
Last recorded146,711 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 MRU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 146,711 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 146,000 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 145,064 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 143,945 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 142,502 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 142,502 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 140,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 138,142 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 138,142 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 132,878 miles

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

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

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 cracking in tread area

Pass 7 Sep 2011 120,643 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 106,425 miles

n/s and o/s front,n/s and o/s rear brake discs worn

screen washer filler cap missing

Pass 26 Jun 2009 90,690 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 90,690 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 77,229 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

unable to inspect body side sills due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2007 58,351 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 58,351 miles

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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 MRU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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