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CA04 MRX

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,972 mi
Last recorded142,972 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 142,972 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 105,268 miles

Off side front seat belt slow in retracting

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 105,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Off side front seat belt slow in retracting

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 91,746 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 91,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 79,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 79,020 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,613 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,925 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front flexy rattle

Pass 23 Jul 2007 47,892 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 MRX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MRX, 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 MRX registered?

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

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