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EU53 KPL

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,312 mi
Last recorded185,312 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 185,312 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 171,286 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake Discs Slightly Lipped

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 171,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Battery insecure

Front Brake Discs Slightly Lipped

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 151,259 miles

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

front reg plate dirty

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 13 Jul 2010 150,941 miles

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

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

front reg plate dirty

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 12 May 2009 129,103 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 105,683 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 105,683 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 63,096 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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EU53 KPL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EU53 KPL, 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 EU53 KPL registered?

EU53 KPL is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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