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CK54 NFM

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

125,797 mi
Last recorded125,797 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 NFM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 125,797 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 123,451 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 118,204 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 111,227 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre worn on inner ()

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 111,227 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre worn on inner ()

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,041 miles

Front head lamps slightly misty

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2016 95,440 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear top wishbone bush slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2015 87,078 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 79,146 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 70,741 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,799 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,796 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,913 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,393 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,073 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,641 miles

long travel on handbrake

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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CK54 NFM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CK54 NFM, 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 CK54 NFM registered?

CK54 NFM is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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