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EU04 YSA

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,327 mi
Last recorded128,327 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 YSA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 128,327 miles

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

nearside front tyre is at 2mm

Fail 5 Jun 2018 128,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside front tyre is at 2mm

Pass 7 Jun 2017 121,192 miles

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

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

Nearside Headlamp slightly loose

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 115,075 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 108,255 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 101,391 miles

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

O/S/R tyre perrishing

Pass 22 Jul 2014 101,391 miles

O/S/R tyre perrishing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 94,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre getting low on inner and outer edge

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 94,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre getting low on inner and outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 88,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre,Inner edge going out of shape

Fail 24 Jul 2012 88,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S/R tyre,Inner edge going out of shape

Pass 26 Jul 2011 78,077 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 28 Jul 2010 67,832 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 58,439 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 58,439 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2008 44,667 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 36,673 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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EU04 YSA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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