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EO54 GBV

2004 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,394 mi
Last recorded129,394 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 GBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 129,394 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 124,567 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 124,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 119,214 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 111,051 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 104,741 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 99,785 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 95,108 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 91,658 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 82,680 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 82,680 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 72,769 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape.

slight wear in both rear top outer arm bushes.

stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 58,296 miles

Slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Wipers slightly smeery

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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EO54 GBV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EO54 GBV, 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 EO54 GBV registered?

EO54 GBV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is EO54 GBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO54 GBV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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