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EU04 JPY

2004 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

121,034 mi
Last recorded121,034 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 JPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 121,034 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 119,203 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 100,246 miles

Offside Front drop link

Pass 21 Apr 2018 94,567 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 20 Apr 2017 87,386 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 86,088 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,159 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 78,419 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 72,801 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 66,203 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 57,439 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,293 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,569 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 39,566 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,029 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 17,410 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 JPY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 JPY, 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 JPY registered?

EU04 JPY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is EU04 JPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU04 JPY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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