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EU04 UJK

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,142 mi
Last recorded133,142 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 UJK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 133,142 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 119,717 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 108,647 miles

n/s door mirror glass loose

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm (215/55/16)

oil leak onto gear box

stone chip in zone 'b' of windscreen no bigger than 40mm

Pass 2 May 2014 96,158 miles

o/s headlamp adjusting motor stuck

outer sill covers fitted

small oil leak-back of engine

Fail 21 Feb 2014 92,451 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,679 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2013 76,679 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads appear heat damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,085 miles

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

off side rear tyre cracking

slight blow on exhaust flex

Pass 23 Feb 2011 57,741 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,096 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,689 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Mar 2009 40,686 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2008 33,115 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 33,110 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 25,786 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 UJK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UJK, 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 UJK is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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