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EU04 HFV

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

182,440 mi
Last recorded182,440 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 HFV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 182,440 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 182,437 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 166,131 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 166,129 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2018 142,378 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 131,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top link outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 131,403 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top link outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 122,892 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 116,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 113,242 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 109,720 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 109,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 105,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 105,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 91,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre is worn on its inner edges

w/screen has a chip

Pass 2 Nov 2010 91,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre is worn on its inner edges

w/screen has a chip

Pass 6 Nov 2009 75,323 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 75,323 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 65,986 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,750 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 HFV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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