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EU04 YRF

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,823 mi
Last recorded150,823 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 150,823 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 150,823 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 144,643 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 121,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 102,807 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 83,667 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 83,667 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 70,270 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 54,648 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 33,040 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 30,641 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 YRF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YRF, 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 YRF registered?

EU04 YRF is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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The MOT history for EU04 YRF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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