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EY04 DHJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 176cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,956 mi
Last recorded101,956 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 DHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine176cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 101,956 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 96,935 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 88,864 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 72,790 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 63,982 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,048 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 48,048 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,826 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,761 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 27,761 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,981 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing on centre treads

Pass 3 Jul 2007 20,440 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 20,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 DHJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 176cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DHJ, 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 DHJ registered?

EY04 DHJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is EY04 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY04 DHJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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