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E19 RDS

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,678 mi
Last recorded143,678 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 RDS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 143,678 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 141,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower screen stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2024 141,435 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis out rigger corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both plates (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower screen stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 139,209 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 136,477 miles

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Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 134,098 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 130,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D shape (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 125,038 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 125,038 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 119,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 107,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 100,730 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 93,497 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 93,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 92,025 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 84,451 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 73,137 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 73,126 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,486 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 35,856 miles

dents in n/s/r+n/s/f inner wheel rims

rear no plate begining to deteriorate readable at present

Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,044 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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E19 RDS is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 E19 RDS, 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 E19 RDS registered?

E19 RDS is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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