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EU04 YRK

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,192 mi
Last recorded132,192 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 YRK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 132,192 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 131,685 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 131,679 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 131,254 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2018 123,997 miles

washer bottle neck leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2017 108,717 miles

both rear tyres misshapen on inside edges

gear nob insecure

multiple washer jets missing windscreen

Fail 1 Mar 2017 108,717 miles

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

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

both rear tyres misshapen on inside edges

gear nob insecure

multiple washer jets missing windscreen

Pass 8 Feb 2016 90,555 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 90,555 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 75,703 miles

front brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 27 Feb 2015 75,703 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin.

nearside rear tyre tread area cracked.

offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge.

Fail 14 Feb 2014 66,436 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

NSR tyre perrished

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OSR tyre very slightly perrished

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 66,436 miles

NSR tyre perrished

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OSR tyre very slightly perrished

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,803 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,642 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 59,611 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 23 Feb 2010 55,996 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 55,996 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 46,188 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 36,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 36,845 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2007 28,912 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 YRK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YRK, 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 YRK registered?

EU04 YRK is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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