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CX04 HPC

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,487 mi
Last recorded118,487 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 HPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 118,487 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 118,474 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 115,966 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

minor engine oil leak

rear subframe corroded not considered excessive

Pass 14 Jun 2022 113,839 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 112,192 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 111,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust ridges on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 111,068 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust ridges on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 109,584 miles

cover sills fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 107,162 miles

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

Mid section of exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread stepped on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 103,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 101,523 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Front brake discs has excessive corrosion to the inner surfaces/worn and grooved

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

Offside Front shock absorber badly corroded to the housing

Rear excessive corrosion to the exhaust silence and pipe/slight leak of exhaust gases

stone chip to the windscreen A zone just within a 10mm limit

Fail 18 Apr 2016 101,523 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear 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 position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Front brake discs has excessive corrosion to the inner surfaces/worn and grooved

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

Offside Front shock absorber badly corroded to the housing

Rear excessive corrosion to the exhaust silence and pipe/slight leak of exhaust gases

stone chip to the windscreen A zone just within a 10mm limit

Pass 20 Apr 2015 97,710 miles

both rear brake discs well worn

both rear tyres feathered.

offside front tyre well worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 91,653 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 91,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 86,548 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Apr 2013 86,548 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Mar 2012 81,127 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 73,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,009 miles

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 29 Mar 2010 65,471 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 55,035 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 47,292 miles

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

Offside front inner driveshaft CV boot leaking grease.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,659 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 HPC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HPC, 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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CX04 HPC is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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