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EY04 DHK

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,520 mi
Last recorded171,520 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 DHK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 171,520 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 159,655 miles

Nearside Rear slight play wheel bearing

Pass 23 Dec 2015 147,108 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 147,107 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 125,041 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 125,039 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 115,967 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 115,742 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 101,969 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 90,000 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,697 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 63,007 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 63,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,737 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 36,063 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 DHK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DHK, 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 DHK registered?

EY04 DHK is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 July 2004.

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