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EN53 UZR

2004 Saab 9-3

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,471 mi
Last recorded136,471 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 UZR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 136,471 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 130,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 121,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 121,907 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 111,283 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 111,211 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 103,504 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,828 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 86,842 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 85,083 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 84,492 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 83,658 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 80,462 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 72,640 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 66,056 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,282 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 49,279 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,711 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 32,101 miles

passengerside and driverside rear tyres feathing on inner edges.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 22,357 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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EN53 UZR is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EN53 UZR, 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 EN53 UZR registered?

EN53 UZR is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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