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EU04 UJD

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,299 mi
Last recorded144,299 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 UJD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 144,299 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres 195/60/15

both rear tyres 205/65/15

Pass 10 May 2019 130,703 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 123,500 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 112,265 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 112,263 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 3 mountings broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 102,152 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres wearing unevenly (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre and rear brackets broken but secure

Pass 20 May 2015 98,057 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 98,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 88,559 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 88,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 76,414 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 71,298 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in nearside track rod

slight play in nearside track rod

Pass 10 May 2011 65,525 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth low in inner edge

play in nearside steering arm

Pass 20 May 2010 59,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2010 59,498 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2009 53,450 miles

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

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

play in nearside steering arm

Pass 22 May 2008 47,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2007 42,012 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 42,012 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UJD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UJD, 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 UJD is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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