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EF04 KTL

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

490,846 mi
Last recorded490,846 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 KTL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 490,846 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 471,175 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 471,175 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 412,787 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 343,630 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 281,625 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 218,639 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 153,777 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 79,349 miles

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

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

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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EF04 KTL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EF04 KTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF04 KTL registered?

EF04 KTL is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is EF04 KTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF04 KTL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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