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CA04 VRJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,020 mi
Last recorded119,020 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 VRJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 119,020 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 115,112 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 115,112 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 113,155 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leaks

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bothside rear lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 102,882 miles

oil leaks

rear tyres stepping

Fail 24 Feb 2016 102,818 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective cap not checked, fuel flap does not open (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

kids seat fitted nsr belt not checked

rear tyres stepping on inner edges

oil leaks

Pass 21 Feb 2015 91,965 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2015 91,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,839 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 73,839 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

osr tyre punctured, worn close, heavily perished and stepping on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 64,851 miles

Oil leak

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Fail 20 Jul 2012 64,851 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)

Oil leak

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,684 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2011 54,684 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 45,983 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,508 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 29,966 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,274 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 VRJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

CA04 VRJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is CA04 VRJ safe to buy?

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