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EU54 MSV

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,281 mi
Last recorded44,281 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 MSV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,281 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,278 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 43,278 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,961 miles

BRAKE PEDAL SOFT & VERY LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,056 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 39,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,312 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 25,784 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 MSV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MSV, 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 MSV registered?

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

Is EU54 MSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU54 MSV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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