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EK54 HWT

2004 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,031 mi
Last recorded144,031 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 HWT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 144,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 133,319 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 120,313 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 114,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by flexi part (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 114,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by flexi part (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 107,751 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 107,751 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 101,607 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 89,728 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 79,140 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 79,038 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,196 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 64,122 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 50,515 miles

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

both front steering arms have play in ball joint

both rear tyres perished and getting low

Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,919 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 46,919 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,581 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 26,815 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 26,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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EK54 HWT is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EK54 HWT, 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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EK54 HWT is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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