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EY53 HBF

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

206,889 mi
Last recorded206,889 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 HBF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 206,889 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 206,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 191,284 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 186,745 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 181,860 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 174,252 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 160,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 160,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 146,130 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 133,557 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 122,669 miles

Front brake disc inner surfaces poor

Pass 23 Oct 2013 110,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 97,787 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 97,787 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 84,593 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,714 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 70,714 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 59,282 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,685 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 47,685 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 34,266 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 24,577 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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EY53 HBF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EY53 HBF, 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 EY53 HBF registered?

EY53 HBF is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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