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EY53 HBH

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

149,507 mi
Last recorded149,507 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 HBH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 149,507 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 131,119 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

slight brake pedal creep under load

Fail 27 Jan 2017 131,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

slight brake pedal creep under load

Pass 29 Jan 2016 108,240 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 84,488 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 71,815 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 66,580 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 60,228 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,726 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 50,788 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,865 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 37,477 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 31,299 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 HBH is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HBH, 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 HBH registered?

EY53 HBH is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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