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EY04 DHZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,161 mi
Last recorded90,161 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 DHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 90,161 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 84,506 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 84,506 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 77,953 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 73,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 73,838 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 71,005 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 71,001 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Fuel Filter Corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 67,799 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SMALL CRACKS BETWEEN TREAD PATTERN ON INSIDE OF OSR TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 65,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 65,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour COLOUR VERY LIGHT (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour COLOUR VERY LIGHT (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 61,021 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 58,852 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 57,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 55,298 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 53,708 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 51,509 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 49,966 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 47,632 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,822 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 38,827 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,594 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 31,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 24,503 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 DHZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EY04 DHZ?

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What year was EY04 DHZ registered?

EY04 DHZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 August 2004.

Is EY04 DHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY04 DHZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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