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CK54 NFN

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

60,365 mi
Last recorded60,365 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 NFN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 60,365 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 60,365 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 58,530 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 58,530 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 56,717 miles

rear indicator colours

ageing both front tyres

both images

Pass 12 Sep 2022 54,208 miles

nail n/s/r tyre

o/s/r indicator colour

Fail 12 Sep 2022 54,208 miles

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

nail n/s/r tyre

o/s/r indicator colour

Pass 2 Sep 2021 51,612 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 50,555 miles

both rear tyres heavy ageing

Pass 23 Sep 2019 49,772 miles

heavy ageing o/s/f tyre

o/s/r indicator colour

Fail 23 Sep 2019 49,772 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses (4.1.2 (c))

heavy ageing o/s/f tyre

o/s/r indicator colour

Pass 18 Sep 2018 47,466 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 47,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 46,268 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 44,178 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 44,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,814 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 42,814 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front and rear exhaust rubbers

front pads

heavy ageing n/s/f tyre outer edge

rear inner pads low

Pass 22 Sep 2014 40,691 miles

both front drop links

both number plates

Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,919 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 35,631 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 35,631 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 82,466 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,192 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,403 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 22,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

slight play in n/s/r top suspension bush.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,886 miles

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

slight play in n/s/r top suspension bush.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,552 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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CK54 NFN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 CK54 NFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK54 NFN registered?

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

Is CK54 NFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK54 NFN shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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