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EU04 HHJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,482 mi
Last recorded54,482 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 54,482 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 53,821 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 52,443 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 50,167 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 49,159 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 47,597 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 46,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 44,612 miles

Nearside Front near side front tyre getting low

Pass 17 Jan 2018 42,971 miles

strong advise! play in nearside and offside rear suspension, detected at rear wheels on solid ground.with hand brake off

Pass 20 Jan 2017 41,111 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 38,778 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 35,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 33,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 31,226 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 29,118 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 26,747 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 23,999 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,223 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 16,567 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 13,098 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 HHJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU04 HHJ registered?

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

Is EU04 HHJ safe to buy?

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