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CA04 MSU

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,640 mi
Last recorded133,640 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 MSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 133,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush , giving way. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 127,566 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 127,566 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 120,159 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer tail lamp in/op

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement play in outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement play in outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 113,669 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack tie rod link (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner worn due to steering U/J play and rack link balljoint play (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play lower (2.1.5)

rear brake judder

shock absorbers corroded

Fail 6 May 2016 113,669 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack tie rod link (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner worn due to steering U/J play and rack link balljoint play (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play lower (2.1.5)

rear brake judder

shock absorbers corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 106,699 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 106,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 100,045 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 May 2014 99,966 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 87,222 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 79,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear brake pipe joints slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 79,007 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear brake pipe joints slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2010 78,882 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

all brake discs corroded

n/s/f jacking point block missing

n/s/f tyre worn low on egde

o/s/f jacking point block insecure

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 78,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

all brake discs corroded

n/s/f jacking point block missing

n/s/f tyre worn low on egde

o/s/f jacking point block insecure

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 75,346 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Aug 2009 75,314 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,450 miles

body repairs to rear of vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2007 55,274 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 MSU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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