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EU04 JJV

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,494 mi
Last recorded144,494 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 144,494 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 139,927 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 139,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 134,203 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 134,203 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 125,320 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 125,320 miles

Brake fluid contaminated discoloured (black (1.8 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 115,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X 2 ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 115,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X 2 ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 105,934 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both just passed (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 105,934 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb dull (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both just passed (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 94,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 81,795 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear seat belts twisted

damage to front number plate

Fail 9 Jul 2014 81,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear seat belts twisted

damage to front number plate

Fail 25 Jul 2013 73,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear seat belts twisted

damage to front number plate

Pass 25 Jul 2013 73,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear seat belts twisted

damage to front number plate

Pass 10 Jul 2012 60,555 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,971 miles

front and rear discs worn and lipped

offside rear outer stop and sidelight not working

Pass 24 Jul 2010 46,419 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 39,536 miles

offside rear jacking point block missing from underside

Pass 1 Aug 2008 28,777 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 15,153 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 JJV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 JJV, 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 JJV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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