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CF04 JBY

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,206 mi
Last recorded128,206 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 JBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 128,206 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2022 122,745 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 119,939 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 115,203 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 113,878 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 105,754 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 187,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 99,551 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,335 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 95,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 89,519 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 83,604 miles

rear pads low all discs poor condition

Fail 17 Jul 2015 83,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear pads low all discs poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,463 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 71,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Jul 2013 71,351 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,179 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,284 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front discs worn slightly

front struts rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2010 52,153 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 44,405 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 28,200 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 JBY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JBY, 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 JBY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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