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EF04 KUD

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,479 mi
Last recorded71,479 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 KUD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 71,479 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2026 71,479 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 65,952 miles

Central Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside outriggers. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced B pillar. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 63,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 57,998 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 57,998 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 55,466 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 55,466 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 53,067 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 50,968 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 8 Jan 2019 48,901 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 47,120 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 45,607 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 43,953 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 43,950 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 37,801 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 31,484 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 25,145 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake pads worn

Pass 31 May 2011 21,935 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 19,364 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 19,277 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 May 2009 16,722 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 14,828 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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EF04 KUD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EF04 KUD, 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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EF04 KUD is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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