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CU04 NRE

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,373 mi
Last recorded152,373 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 NRE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 152,373 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Apr 2020 152,373 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 143,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 143,932 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 137,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced pattern poor (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system slightly rough when jacked up lock to lock check, noisy left hand lock (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 137,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm with splits in tread and sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system slightly rough when jacked up lock to lock check, noisy left hand lock (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 130,339 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on both edges

engine cover fitted

front wipers slightly smearing

stone chips over windscreen

Fail 29 Sep 2016 130,339 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on both edges

engine cover fitted

front wipers slightly smearing

stone chips over windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2015 123,599 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

coolant level low

Pass 16 Jul 2014 116,736 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 116,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 112,557 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 110,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

possible punture to nearside rear tyre / underinflated but nothing visible

slight binding to nearside rear brake

Fail 11 Jul 2012 110,039 miles

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

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

possible punture to nearside rear tyre / underinflated but nothing visible

slight binding to nearside rear brake

Pass 4 Jul 2011 102,404 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake lagging slightly behind offside rear

Fail 4 Jul 2011 102,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear brake lagging slightly behind offside rear

Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,802 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 72,672 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 72,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2008 62,937 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 50,008 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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CU04 NRE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CU04 NRE, 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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CU04 NRE is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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