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EM51 BJM

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,041 mi
Last recorded152,041 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM51 BJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 152,041 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 116,767 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 106,449 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 98,105 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 98,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 83,204 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 83,204 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 65,965 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,690 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,326 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 42,326 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 30,098 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 30,089 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2007 18,217 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage not exposing cord

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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EM51 BJM 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 71.4%.

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 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 EM51 BJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EM51 BJM registered?

EM51 BJM is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 May 2004.

Is EM51 BJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM51 BJM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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