MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,342 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Front shock absorbers rusty
both front anti roll bar link arm dust covers perishing
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
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
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EU04 BWD safe to buy?
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