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EU04 JMV

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,411 mi
Last recorded139,411 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 JMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 139,411 miles

Centre Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering colum (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 139,411 miles

Centre Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering colum (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 129,711 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 123,042 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 123,042 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 118,781 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 114,091 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 108,501 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 108,501 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 99,653 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 99,653 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 90,261 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 83,505 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 72,244 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 72,244 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 JMV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JMV, 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 JMV registered?

EU04 JMV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is EU04 JMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU04 JMV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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