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EN04 GVF

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,265 mi
Last recorded79,265 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 GVF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 79,265 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 79,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 79,263 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 75,895 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 69,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 69,259 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 59,577 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 51,999 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 48,672 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 43,151 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 39,419 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 34,705 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,571 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 21,780 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 18,072 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 15,992 miles

nearside front tyre wall damage

Pass 16 Aug 2007 13,260 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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EN04 GVF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EN04 GVF, 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 EN04 GVF registered?

EN04 GVF is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is EN04 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN04 GVF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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