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EF54 GPY

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,402 mi
Last recorded162,402 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 GPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 162,402 miles

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 15 Mar 2018 162,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 156,101 miles

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 14 Mar 2016 146,320 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 146,320 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 135,662 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 127,458 miles

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 14 Mar 2014 127,436 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 4 Oct 2012 114,305 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 102,128 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 92,323 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 92,323 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 81,283 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 71,980 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 71,980 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 57,173 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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EF54 GPY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF54 GPY, 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 EF54 GPY registered?

EF54 GPY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2004.

Is EF54 GPY safe to buy?

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