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EY04 DHA

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,387 mi
Last recorded61,387 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 DHA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 61,387 miles

Offside Front fluid around suspension components

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 61,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fluid around suspension components

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 60,921 miles

Nearside Front head lamp poor beam pattern (polish)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake fluid dark replace

Fail 28 Feb 2020 60,921 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front head lamp poor beam pattern (polish)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake fluid dark replace

Pass 15 Feb 2019 60,096 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 60,091 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 59,315 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 59,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged valve split (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot adrift (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged valve split (4.1.D.1e)

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

Lower under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 58,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various parts of exhaust after cat (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished but no cords showing

both rear tyres starting to mishape

Pass 11 Jan 2016 57,604 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly wearing thin

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 57,603 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated locating bush missing from caliper (3.5.1j)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly wearing thin

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 51,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 44,113 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 32,039 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 18,773 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 18,773 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 18,156 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 17,807 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,239 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 15,841 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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EY04 DHA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY04 DHA, 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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EY04 DHA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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