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EK54 YZZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,680 mi
Last recorded173,680 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 YZZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 173,680 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 168,001 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 146,166 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 136,097 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 125,655 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 117,578 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 107,373 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 100,070 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front discs

Fail 23 Sep 2011 100,070 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front discs

Pass 8 Oct 2010 86,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front discs

Pass 24 Sep 2009 71,249 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 56,949 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 56,949 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 42,253 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 YZZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YZZ, 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 YZZ registered?

EK54 YZZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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