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EU54 MRO

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

181,126 mi
Last recorded181,126 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 MRO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 181,126 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 167,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

sill covers

Pass 26 Nov 2014 156,170 miles

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

Engine management light on indicating a fault with the system

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack offside and nearside inner joints (borderline)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 140,550 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in offside and nearside front steering inner joints

Pass 14 Aug 2013 135,012 miles

Slight play in offside and nearside steering rack inner joints

Fail 14 Aug 2013 135,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in offside and nearside steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Nov 2011 103,688 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 98,709 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs lipped

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 15 May 2010 84,634 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 68,165 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 54,135 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 54,036 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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EU54 MRO is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EU54 MRO, 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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EU54 MRO is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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