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EY04 DHC

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,414 mi
Last recorded164,414 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 DHC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 164,414 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 152,703 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension subframe corroding

Rear Suspension subframe VERY corroded

Underneath vehicle corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2020 152,479 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Fail 17 Jan 2020 152,440 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 12 Dec 2018 137,144 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has slight cracks in wall

Fail 6 Sep 2018 137,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Macpherson strut likely to fail mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 127,695 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s mirror glass has been taped

Pass 27 Jul 2016 120,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 115,982 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 108,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear pads becoming worn.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 100,265 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 100,265 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 92,149 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 83,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front pads low and discs worn

o/s/f outer side wall damaged

rear discs scored and wear ridged

Pass 19 Jul 2010 74,695 miles

slight wear to front and rear discs

Pass 24 Jul 2009 64,980 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 64,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 50,267 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 38,006 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 DHC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EY04 DHC, 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 EY04 DHC registered?

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

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