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EKJ 5

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

20,862 mi
Last recorded20,862 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKJ 5
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 20,862 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 20,265 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 20,265 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 19,716 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 19,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2022 18,799 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 17,993 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 16,437 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 14,593 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 14,590 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 13,136 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 11,419 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 10,191 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 9,853 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 9,077 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 8,724 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 8,376 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 7,135 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 7,135 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 6,768 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 5,499 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 4,778 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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EKJ 5 is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 EKJ 5, 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 EKJ 5 registered?

EKJ 5 is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 May 2004.

Is EKJ 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKJ 5 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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