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CJ04 MKA

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,726 mi
Last recorded52,726 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 MKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 52,726 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 52,677 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 52,677 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 52,665 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 52,564 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,165 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 51,497 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,018 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,184 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out shape on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2011 45,762 miles

nearside rear suspension cross stay has slight play

offside rear suspension cross stay has slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2010 43,689 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,095 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,552 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 35,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front brake caliper creaking

Pass 23 Apr 2007 35,982 miles

offside front brake caliper creaking

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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CJ04 MKA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CJ04 MKA, 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 CJ04 MKA registered?

CJ04 MKA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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The MOT history for CJ04 MKA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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