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CP04 UXA

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,888 mi
Last recorded155,888 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 UXA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 155,888 miles

Nearside Front suspension top strut mount stiff

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear ex pipe to silencer deteriorating (7.1.2)

brake fluid below max

exhaust shield insecure

headlamp image deteriorating

Fail 5 Jan 2018 155,888 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension top strut mount stiff

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear ex pipe to silencer deteriorating (7.1.2)

brake fluid below max

exhaust shield insecure

headlamp image deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2017 145,478 miles

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

n/s/f macpherson strut upper support bearing rough/noisey

oil leak

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Jan 2017 145,478 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f macpherson strut upper support bearing rough/noisey

oil leak

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2015 132,924 miles

heavy engine oil leaks

offside rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 10 Oct 2015 132,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front most arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

heavy engine oil leaks

offside rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 5 Oct 2014 124,246 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 124,238 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

rear exhsust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Oct 2013 119,074 miles

major oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2013 119,074 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

major oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 114,479 miles

both outer sills covered

sticker on top center of front screen

Fail 3 Oct 2012 114,479 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both outer sills covered

sticker on top center of front screen

Pass 24 Sep 2011 109,214 miles

front pads and discs worn

rear brake pads getting low

rear brakes uneven

Fail 24 Sep 2011 109,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front pads and discs worn

rear brake pads getting low

rear brakes uneven

Pass 2 Oct 2010 101,739 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2009 83,426 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 56,338 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,311 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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CP04 UXA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP04 UXA, 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 CP04 UXA registered?

CP04 UXA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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