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EK54 HWX

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

61,729 mi
Last recorded61,729 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 HWX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 61,729 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 61,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly defacing. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres slightly perishing and 7 years old

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2018 61,056 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 6 Dec 2017 60,082 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 59,242 miles

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

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

both front tyre valve stems cracking

both headlamps deteriorated but light output ok

nearside rear tyre valve stem cracking

Pass 23 Dec 2015 58,255 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 56,960 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 54,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

exhaust showing corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2012 50,538 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,927 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,581 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 33,830 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 26,589 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 26,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 18,102 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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EK54 HWX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EK54 HWX, 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 EK54 HWX registered?

EK54 HWX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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