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EU04 HGD

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,829 mi
Last recorded147,829 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 147,829 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 141,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear tyres badly perished/cracked

chip in windscreen

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished and wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2020 140,659 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 137,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 137,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 131,796 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 131,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 115,956 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 115,950 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 104,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 91,634 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 80,589 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 67,637 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,183 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 53,388 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 46,734 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,176 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 33,600 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 HGD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HGD, 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 HGD is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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