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EU04 HGN

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,345 mi
Last recorded127,345 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 HGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2017 127,345 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

exhaust centre silencer box is deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2016 124,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust centre silencer is deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 121,125 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 5 Feb 2015 121,125 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 14 Feb 2014 116,285 miles

cracks in sidewall on offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Fail 12 Feb 2014 116,285 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

cracks in sidewall on offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 5 Mar 2013 111,915 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 111,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 105,146 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 100,595 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 93,726 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2009 84,530 miles

n/s park brake reading low.

Fail 12 Feb 2009 84,066 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 75,105 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 56,805 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 HGN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HGN, 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 HGN registered?

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

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