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EU04 BWD

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,342 mi
Last recorded94,342 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 BWD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 94,342 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

Offside rear position outer lamp not working

under tray loose

Fail 11 Jun 2019 94,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

Offside rear position outer lamp not working

under tray loose

Pass 19 Jun 2018 88,055 miles

Front shock absorbers rusty

both front anti roll bar link arm dust covers perishing

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 15 Jun 2018 88,052 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front shock absorbers rusty

both front anti roll bar link arm dust covers perishing

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 14 Jun 2017 83,364 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 75,448 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 66,167 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 12 Jun 2015 66,158 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 11 Jun 2014 61,901 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 61,901 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,256 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,276 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 45,650 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,009 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 40,009 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,023 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 31,113 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,833 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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EU04 BWD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU04 BWD, 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 EU04 BWD registered?

EU04 BWD is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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