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CJ04 YNO

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,589 mi
Last recorded67,589 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 YNO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 67,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 67,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 67,029 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 66,124 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 65,375 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2022 65,170 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 65,170 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 64,896 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,536 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 64,031 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 55,378 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 47,533 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 40,712 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2015 36,109 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 33,962 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 33,093 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,148 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 32,116 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 30,797 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 27,414 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 May 2010 27,414 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 23,621 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 20,372 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 17,995 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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CJ04 YNO is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YNO, 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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CJ04 YNO is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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