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EU04 HGE

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,251 mi
Last recorded128,251 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 HGE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 128,251 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 122,394 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 118,455 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 118,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2014 118,430 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2013 114,227 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 103,789 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,922 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 38,455 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,455 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 79,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 67,784 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 57,254 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 HGE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HGE, 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 HGE registered?

EU04 HGE is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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