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EP04 TVL

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,413 mi
Last recorded59,413 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 TVL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 59,413 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front exhaust flixe pipe damaged but no leak

Nearside Rear lens damaged

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 57,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge from inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 57,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge from inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 56,543 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 54,399 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 52,439 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both nearside and offside (4.1.D.1e)

slight movement in the steering rack inner joints

Fail 5 Mar 2015 50,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

zone a windcreen slight scorn

Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,570 miles

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

zone a windcreen slight scorn

Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,315 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 48,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 42,732 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,816 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,973 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,249 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 30,249 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight mark on the offside of the front screen but no cracks found

Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,693 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,763 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EP04 TVL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EP04 TVL, 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 EP04 TVL registered?

EP04 TVL is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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The MOT history for EP04 TVL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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