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E8 JTS

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

97,355 mi
Last recorded97,355 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 JTS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 97,355 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 93,280 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 89,086 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber upper attachment mounting corroding away but still secure

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber upper attachment mounting corroding away but still secure

Pass 5 Dec 2017 85,652 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 81,742 miles

visible pattern only on inner edge of offside front tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2015 70,084 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 58,929 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges but ok at time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2013 52,775 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 49,261 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,442 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,331 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 43,328 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 37,510 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,051 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 25,271 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 19,081 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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E8 JTS is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 E8 JTS, 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 E8 JTS registered?

E8 JTS is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is E8 JTS safe to buy?

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