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CU04 SVN

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

146,707 mi
Last recorded146,707 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 SVN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 146,707 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 146,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 146,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 145,484 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 145,476 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 144,723 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 144,711 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 144,655 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 143,732 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 143,722 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 143,653 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 143,589 miles

plastic sills fitted

stability warning light on

Fail 6 Sep 2016 143,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

plastic sills fitted

stability warning light on

Pass 22 Apr 2015 134,331 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 123,614 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2014 123,441 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2013 110,720 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 May 2012 97,958 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2012 97,714 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,455 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 64,109 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,797 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 56,513 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 50,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise both front tyres scubbing on edges (tracking)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 40,787 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,787 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 SVN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 SVN, 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 SVN is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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