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EU04 JPV

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

153,627 mi
Last recorded153,627 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2021 153,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 147,832 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 147,705 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer side light and stop light not working

Pass 15 Apr 2019 139,928 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases as marked (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insacure

Fail 15 Apr 2019 139,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases as marked (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insacure

Pass 30 Apr 2018 131,844 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated resulting in very poor beam image.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 131,843 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Hose to caliper joint. (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both headlamps deteriorated resulting in very poor beam image.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 123,865 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight movement on inner tie rods

Pass 29 Apr 2016 117,819 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 117,590 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 117,531 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2015 111,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight moisture present around o/s/r brake hose union. No evidence of a leak; suspect due to work carried out; advise free re-check in near future.

fuel filter corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 110,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 102,863 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 102,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 96,152 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2013 96,150 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 87,009 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,426 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 69,582 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 60,701 miles

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

all brake discs lightly corroded

front inner brake pads getting low

Fail 2 Apr 2009

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

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

all brake discs lightly corroded

front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 20 May 2008 56,245 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 56,245 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,145 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 42,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 JPV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 JPV, 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 JPV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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