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EX04 VRC

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,201 mi
Last recorded51,201 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 VRC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 51,201 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 49,722 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 49,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 47,868 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 46,025 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 42,893 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 37,105 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 31,586 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 28,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2018 28,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 25,391 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 22,949 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished/cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2014 21,409 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 18,798 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 16,070 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 13,783 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 10,388 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 37,266 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 4,856 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 3,747 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 VRC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VRC, 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 VRC registered?

EX04 VRC is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 2004.

Is EX04 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 VRC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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