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EU04 JNF

2004 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,041 mi
Last recorded185,041 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 JNF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 185,041 miles

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2016 184,947 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 176,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2014 168,122 miles

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

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

seal covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2014 167,985 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

seal covers fitted

led light strips flash. could be mistaken as emergency vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2013 158,759 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 148,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r handbrake effort lower than n/s/r

Pass 18 Mar 2011 143,762 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 129,594 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre steped inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2010 129,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre steped inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2009 112,230 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 91,816 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 91,816 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 84,995 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 84,987 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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EU04 JNF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in White 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 JNF, 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 JNF is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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