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EU04 JHL

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,963 mi
Last recorded128,963 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 JHL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 128,963 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER C/V BOOT SLIGHT CUT AND SLIGHT WEEP OF GREASE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND CUTS ON TREAD

Fail 9 Oct 2017 128,963 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER C/V BOOT SLIGHT CUT AND SLIGHT WEEP OF GREASE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND CUTS ON TREAD

Pass 13 Oct 2016 120,164 miles

both front tyres worn to tread bars

Fail 8 Oct 2016 120,078 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand brake inop (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn to tread bars

n/s oter cv boot holed

Pass 19 Oct 2015 111,589 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 111,567 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 100,918 miles

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 15 Oct 2014 100,918 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE REAR INNER PAD

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 12 Oct 2013 90,010 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 90,010 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 80,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside front tyre 3mm outer,offside front 2+mm outer

Pass 18 Oct 2012 80,645 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm outer,offside front 2+mm outer

Pass 6 Oct 2011 69,766 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 69,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front seatbelt not returning fully

~~~~~engine oil required~~~~

Pass 15 Oct 2010 62,035 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 62,035 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pads low

nearside rear tyre 2+mm nearside front 3mm offside front 3+mm

~~~~~~eng oil below min~~~~~~

Pass 17 Oct 2009 53,035 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 41,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 41,995 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,804 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,152 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 JHL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JHL, 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 JHL registered?

EU04 JHL is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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