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EK54 HXJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,770 mi
Last recorded179,770 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 HXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 179,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 179,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 176,452 miles

rear pads getting low

Fail 23 Aug 2016 176,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear pads getting low

Pass 24 Aug 2015 169,667 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 169,587 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 161,558 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 151,163 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 134,529 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 125,705 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear caliper,handbrake lever not going back fully to stop

Pass 20 Jan 2011 107,398 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 92,654 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 78,191 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)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 64,855 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 HXJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HXJ, 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 HXJ registered?

EK54 HXJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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