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E5 FAY

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

45,017 mi
Last recorded45,017 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 FAY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 45,017 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 44,469 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 44,231 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 44,010 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 44,010 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 43,817 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 43,222 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 43,221 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 43,167 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 41,403 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 39,197 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,762 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,267 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 20 Mar 2015 34,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2014 34,163 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 33,369 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 33,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,722 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,478 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,096 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,945 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,729 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 25,215 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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E5 FAY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E5 FAY, 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 E5 FAY registered?

E5 FAY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is E5 FAY safe to buy?

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