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CF04 JBU

2004 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,891 mi
Last recorded70,891 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 JBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 70,891 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 70,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 66,009 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 66,009 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 64,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wall perishing

o/s and n/s headlamps opaque

rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2017 63,753 miles

Offside Front brake disc warped

Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,104 miles

rear tyres have slightly uneven wear

Fail 13 Sep 2016 61,104 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres have slightly uneven wear

Pass 10 Sep 2015 57,726 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,854 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,558 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,554 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,818 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 37,818 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,916 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,139 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 15,535 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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CF04 JBU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CF04 JBU, 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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CF04 JBU is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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