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EU04 HNJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

190,577 mi
Last recorded190,577 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 HNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 190,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 190,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 175,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 161,770 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 152,014 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 139,801 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 130,219 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 113,924 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,462 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2017 77,145 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 76,822 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 74,698 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 69,135 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 64,340 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 58,010 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 52,064 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,010 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 40,626 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 30,121 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 HNJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 HNJ, 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 HNJ registered?

EU04 HNJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is EU04 HNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU04 HNJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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