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EU53 SZD

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,813 mi
Last recorded68,813 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 SZD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 68,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 68,813 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 60,226 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2012 53,790 miles

Front and rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Nearside front anti-roll bar link rod upper ball joint boot insecure

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Nov 2011 48,437 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 45,397 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 39,529 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Nov 2008 32,360 miles

slight perishing to both front tyre inner sidewalls

Pass 15 Apr 2008 30,134 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 30,124 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 26,364 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 25,198 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 SZD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EU53 SZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU53 SZD registered?

EU53 SZD is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is EU53 SZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 SZD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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