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CA04 VRM

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,319 mi
Last recorded115,319 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 VRM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 115,319 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 115,319 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 115,297 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and discs badly corroded (3.5.1g)

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

engine management lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 30 Sep 2014 103,854 miles

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

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

engine light on dash

handbrake is high

rear brake discs badly pitted

small chips in screen

small nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2014 103,854 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

engine light on dash

handbrake is high

rear brake discs badly pitted

small chips in screen

small nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2013 94,967 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on dash

exhaust bracket snapped system still supported

tiny stone chips in screen

Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,803 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 77,009 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 76,966 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 70,912 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 60,969 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 49,073 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 36,591 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 VRM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

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

Is CA04 VRM safe to buy?

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