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EU04 HFJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,277 mi
Last recorded65,277 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 HFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,277 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 58,616 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 58,616 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 54,513 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,158 miles

o/s/r tyre small cuts on inner and outter side walls

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 HFJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU04 HFJ, 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 HFJ registered?

EU04 HFJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is EU04 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU04 HFJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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