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EU04 JJF

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,550 mi
Last recorded118,550 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 JJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 118,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Slight play in joint (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 118,511 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Slight play in joint (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 111,807 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights misting over (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Bottom joint of steering shaft (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 101,930 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Both seat belts slow to retract

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 89,975 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,775 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc's worn to limits (3.5.1i)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 64,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 64,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,240 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 54,788 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,163 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,006 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 27,779 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 23,740 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 19,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 15,829 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 12,807 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 JJF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 JJF, 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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EU04 JJF is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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