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EY04 DJU

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,507 mi
Last recorded147,507 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 147,507 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 May 2026 147,485 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2025 136,322 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 134,417 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 131,508 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 129,692 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2022 129,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 125,694 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 124,475 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 124,475 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 122,732 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 120,648 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 120,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2017 117,217 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2017 117,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2016 105,296 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 105,296 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2015 88,839 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 88,839 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,923 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 74,160 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 69,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 May 2011 65,220 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 53,782 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 53,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 42,709 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,936 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 15,774 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 DJU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DJU, 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 DJU registered?

EY04 DJU is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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