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EU04 HMK

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,597 mi
Last recorded126,597 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 HMK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 126,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 126,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 124,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 122,333 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 light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 118,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 118,950 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 115,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing top arm both req renew soon (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 115,647 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing top arm both req renew soon (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 113,117 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 113,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 107,989 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 103,460 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 96,984 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 89,613 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 81,772 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 72,564 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 62,080 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 51,427 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,251 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 HMK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HMK, 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 HMK registered?

EU04 HMK is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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