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EX04 VKG

2004 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

123,613 mi
Last recorded123,613 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 VKG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 123,613 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 123,610 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 122,978 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 122,144 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 121,345 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 119,179 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 116,597 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 112,633 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 108,982 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 104,627 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 98,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement boarder line pass (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement boarder line pass (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 91,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 91,604 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 84,514 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on inner wall

Fail 20 Jun 2014 45,140 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre damaged on inner wall

Fail 20 Jun 2013 77,790 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 77,790 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 69,003 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 69,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 61,906 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 54,143 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 46,117 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,117 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 37,647 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 28,654 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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EX04 VKG is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EX04 VKG, 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 EX04 VKG registered?

EX04 VKG is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 June 2004.

Is EX04 VKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 VKG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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