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EY54 HHE

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,442 mi
Last recorded91,442 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 HHE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 91,442 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 86,214 miles

Engine oil level very low

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 86,167 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil level very low

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 80,139 miles

os & ns sill covers fitted.

Pass 19 Nov 2018 79,071 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 79,063 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking at rear of box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 77,646 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 75,812 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 75,812 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 73,154 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 73,154 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 69,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 59,449 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,287 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 47,287 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,151 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 40,151 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,701 miles

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,866 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 24,866 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

dash warning light on

Pass 9 Oct 2007 21,165 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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EY54 HHE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 EY54 HHE, 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 EY54 HHE registered?

EY54 HHE is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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