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EU04 HGM

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,312 mi
Last recorded60,312 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 60,312 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 56,184 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 56,174 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 53,046 miles

Central Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 49,813 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 46,810 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 43,641 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 43,641 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 39,731 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 35,321 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 35,321 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 29,590 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 24,590 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 18,827 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 16,654 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 16,299 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 15,559 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 14,463 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 13,120 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 11,379 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 9,261 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 7,325 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 HGM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HGM, 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 HGM registered?

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

Is EU04 HGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU04 HGM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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