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EU04 HFX

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,608 mi
Last recorded150,608 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 HFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 150,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar 'D' bush has slight play

Nearside Rear top suspension control arm has slight play

Offside Rear top suspension control arm has slight play

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated

child seats fitted at time of test

exhaust supported with cable ties

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 133,252 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 119,588 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 105,982 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 94,974 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 94,974 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 83,211 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake disc slightly scored

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2010 70,389 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 58,194 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 45,529 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,219 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 HFX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HFX, 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 HFX registered?

EU04 HFX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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