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EY53 HBK

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,961 mi
Last recorded103,961 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 HBK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 103,961 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 94,456 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 85,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 760,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid low

front and rear brake discs worn

front grill and lower front trim damaged

front tyres very close to leagl limit

nearsdie and offside track rod end rubbers perished

nearside steering rack inner tie rod has play

wipers not clearing screen very well

Pass 6 Mar 2013 760,063 miles

brake fluid low

front and rear brake discs worn

front grill and lower front trim damaged

front tyres very close to leagl limit

nearsdie and offside track rod end rubbers perished

nearside steering rack inner tie rod has play

wipers not clearing screen very well

Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Slight play in both outer steering track rods

Pass 20 Jan 2011 62,596 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 60,159 miles

o/s indicator slightly showing white light

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,172 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 52,172 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 45,239 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 45,239 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 34,135 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 HBK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HBK, 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 HBK registered?

EY53 HBK is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is EY53 HBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY53 HBK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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