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CF54 FFJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

156,224 mi
Last recorded156,224 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 FFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 156,224 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe rusty

engine oil level low

handbrake travel

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 26 Oct 2020 155,077 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 155,061 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 148,772 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded over coil spring seat (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 140,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 133,350 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 126,000 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 118,135 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 118,135 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 110,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 102,430 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 92,718 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 83,801 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 74,168 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 61,103 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 Oct 2008 48,748 miles

minor knocking noise from front suspension/steering unable to locate at present

offside rear tyre inner edge uneven wear

Pass 23 Oct 2007 36,091 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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CF54 FFJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 CF54 FFJ, 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 CF54 FFJ registered?

CF54 FFJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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