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CX04 GVT

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

148,710 mi
Last recorded148,710 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 GVT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 148,710 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 148,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Coolant leak

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 142,418 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 136,423 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both, (5.3.2 (d))

vehicle interior or rear boot, load or other items, would prevent a proper test being carried out - unless the load removed. boot pane structure not allowing full inspection,

Pass 25 May 2023 130,583 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 122,597 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 117,124 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 117,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 106,729 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2020 106,727 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 99,881 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 92,452 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 May 2018 92,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2017 86,285 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 86,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 79,557 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 72,901 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 27 May 2015 72,901 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2014 67,956 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 67,955 miles

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)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 59,096 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

corrosion present on offside front shock absorber

Pass 7 Feb 2012 52,639 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner/outer of tread

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 47,025 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Aug 2009 35,628 miles

covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Fail 3 Aug 2009 38,598 miles

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

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

covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

slight damage to nearside & offside front tyre outer side walls

Pass 1 Aug 2008 33,399 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable areas

Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,030 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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CX04 GVT is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CX04 GVT, 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 CX04 GVT registered?

CX04 GVT is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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