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EJ54 GWG

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,782 mi
Last recorded107,782 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 GWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 107,782 miles

near side door mirror glass missing

near side front outer wheel rim damaged and tyre sidewall damaged

rear tyres inner edges wearing low and off side rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2017 97,851 miles

near side front outer wheel rim damaged

off side rear tyre sidewall damaged / deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2017 97,525 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

near side front outer wheel rim damaged

off side rear tyre sidewall damaged / deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,412 miles

near side front outer wheel rim damaged

near side front tyre outer edge bald and close to legal limits

off side front tyre edges badly worn

Fail 8 Apr 2016 83,050 miles

Ball joint has excessive play near side inner steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

near side front outer wheel rim damaged

near side front tyre outer edge bald and close to legal limits

off side front tyre edges badly worn

Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,270 miles

off side and near side rear tyres inner edges bald and close to legal limits

off side door mirror glass quite badly damaged

slight play in near side steering arm inner joint

Fail 31 Mar 2015 69,270 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side and near side rear tyres inner edges bald and close to legal limits

off side door mirror glass quite badly damaged

slight play in near side steering arm inner joint

Pass 19 Mar 2014 58,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust hanger corroded

n/s front inner steering rack play

Pass 5 Aug 2013 55,674 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Aug 2013 55,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,611 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 50,611 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

wheel trim steel hittin tyre valves

Fail 23 Aug 2011 45,202 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

wheel trim steel hittin tyre valves

Pass 14 Aug 2010 38,541 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,296 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 33,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,144 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine/pulley? noisy.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,622 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EJ54 GWG is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EJ54 GWG, 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 EJ54 GWG registered?

EJ54 GWG is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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