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EU04 YRS

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,513 mi
Last recorded137,513 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 YRS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 137,513 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 137,513 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 129,000 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 123,530 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 121,944 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 118,127 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 115,348 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 115,348 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 111,198 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 97,169 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 97,169 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 83,688 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 83,688 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 69,128 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2010 54,362 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 43,822 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s front tyre is very worn

Pass 13 Dec 2007 35,941 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 YRS is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YRS, 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 YRS registered?

EU04 YRS is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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The MOT history for EU04 YRS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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