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CU04 YOH

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,460 mi
Last recorded154,460 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 154,460 miles

front subframe heavily corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 143,555 miles

front subframe light rust

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2014 128,423 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 128,422 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 123,626 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 123,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 105,297 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cut no cords showing at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2011 87,882 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 75,362 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 75,244 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 57,574 miles

nearside rear tyre inner side wall cut plus tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,041 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 36,323 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 36,323 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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 YOH is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YOH, 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 CU04 YOH registered?

CU04 YOH is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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