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DH04 EMH

2004 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,372 mi
Last recorded49,372 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH04 EMH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 49,372 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 45,541 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 41,114 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 38,492 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 36,778 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 36,774 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 35,276 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 32,398 miles

Major oil leak

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)

Fail 6 May 2015 32,393 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Major oil leak

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 23 Apr 2014 29,156 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,927 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 23,263 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,703 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

FRONT DISCS PITTED

N/S/R DISC PITTED

Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,089 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 16,174 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 14,043 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 14,043 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 10,108 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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DH04 EMH is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DH04 EMH, 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 DH04 EMH registered?

DH04 EMH is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is DH04 EMH safe to buy?

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