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EU04 JUW

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,441 mi
Last recorded117,441 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 117,441 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 115,926 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 113,346 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 111,493 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 106,141 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 106,141 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 96,058 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 95,331 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose upper (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose upper (2.4.F.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 80,519 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,586 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,520 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 57,508 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,378 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 51,373 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,107 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 24,846 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 JUW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JUW, 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 JUW registered?

EU04 JUW is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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