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EU54 MRX

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,707 mi
Last recorded80,707 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 MRX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 80,707 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 77,125 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 71,354 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 69,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 69,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing a white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear door mirror glass missing (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing a white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 69,754 miles

nearside front and rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jul 2016 69,744 miles

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

n/s front tyre perished

Fail 15 Jul 2016 69,744 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 10 Aug 2015 69,736 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 69,736 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 69,726 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 69,724 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,674 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,156 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 58,720 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,231 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 38,229 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,973 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 28,973 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 21,765 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 13,916 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 MRX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MRX, 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 EU54 MRX registered?

EU54 MRX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2004.

Is EU54 MRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU54 MRX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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