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EK54 HWY

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

164,409 mi
Last recorded164,409 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 HWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 164,409 miles

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

headlamp lenses faded

suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2025 164,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

headlamp lenses faded

suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 153,851 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel

headlenses faded

suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2024 153,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel

headlenses faded

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 146,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

handbrake travel

headlamp lenses faded

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2022 140,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel

headlamp lenses faded

Fail 21 Oct 2022 140,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 134,534 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension components

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 130,444 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

headlamp lenses faded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 120,041 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 120,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 109,648 miles

engine cover fitted

front headlamp lenses faded slightly affecting beam image

Pass 8 Apr 2017 103,395 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 103,365 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 99,427 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking.

both rear tyres slight run out.

nail n.s.r tyre.

oil leak.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 99,426 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking.

both rear tyres slight run out.

nail n.s.r tyre.

oil leak.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 95,242 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 90,035 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 86,501 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 79,579 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 71,508 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 63,524 miles

Engine oil low.

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Fail 14 Dec 2009 63,523 miles

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

Engine oil low.

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,292 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,336 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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EK54 HWY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HWY, 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 HWY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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