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CA04 VRW

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,184 mi
Last recorded118,184 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 VRW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 118,184 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 94,075 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 112,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 109,727 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 105,952 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 102,219 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 97,024 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 92,028 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 88,225 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 88,224 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 84,474 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 84,072 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 72,690 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 59,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 59,612 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 47,296 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 35,214 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 VRW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc 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 VRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA04 VRW registered?

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

Is CA04 VRW safe to buy?

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