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EP04 TVU

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,395 mi
Last recorded124,395 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 TVU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 124,395 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM GEARBOX AREA

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FOUR REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 121,279 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 118,636 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 118,111 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 117,217 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 116,758 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 115,920 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 115,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 115,225 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 114,659 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 110,889 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 110,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 104,072 miles

oil leak at engine

Fail 3 Oct 2014 104,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak at engine

Pass 7 Oct 2013 96,828 miles

very back oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2013 96,828 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

very back oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 82,911 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 82,911 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 80,672 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,160 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 54,941 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 39,299 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 26,970 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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EP04 TVU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TVU, 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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EP04 TVU is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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