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EU04 HGJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,218 mi
Last recorded120,218 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 HGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 120,218 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 111,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front heavily corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint leaking but not major (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear rear shock absorbers are corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 111,026 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front heavily corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint leaking but not major (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear rear shock absorbers are corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 104,609 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer brake surface reduced by corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 96,523 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 89,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,985 miles

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

corrosion to rear brake discs

oil dampness to engine

Fail 10 Sep 2014 81,985 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion to rear brake discs

oil dampness to engine

Pass 31 Aug 2013 75,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 72,217 miles

offside rear tyre getting low on tread on inner edge

oil dampness to gearbox

Pass 26 Aug 2011 67,396 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 67,396 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,483 miles

nsr tyre worn on the outer edge

slight oil leak at back of engine

Fail 15 Aug 2009 53,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 53,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2008 39,804 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,129 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 HGJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HGJ, 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 HGJ registered?

EU04 HGJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is EU04 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU04 HGJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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