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BT04 FJZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,616 mi
Last recorded128,616 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 FJZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 128,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 127,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 124,098 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 118,997 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 113,428 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 112,999 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 112,676 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 112,429 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 111,105 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 109,401 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 99,929 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 85,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 13 Feb 2015 85,470 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 1 Mar 2014 71,185 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,296 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 61,552 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 56,072 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 47,157 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 47,157 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 43,526 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 43,342 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 36,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 36,855 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 28,822 miles

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

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

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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BT04 FJZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT04 FJZ, 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 BT04 FJZ registered?

BT04 FJZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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