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ET04 JKU

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,015 mi
Last recorded123,015 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 JKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 123,015 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 110,970 miles

drivers seatbelt slow to recoil

nearside front and rear tyre worn low

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm limit 225/45zr17

Fail 5 Oct 2013 110,875 miles

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

drivers seatbelt slow to recoil

nearside front and rear tyre worn low

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm limit 225/45zr17

Pass 26 Sep 2012 98,068 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 98,068 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 84,697 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 77,531 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 75,652 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 75,652 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 64,404 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 53,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2007 40,277 miles

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

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

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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ET04 JKU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET04 JKU, 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 ET04 JKU registered?

ET04 JKU is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is ET04 JKU safe to buy?

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