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EA54 FZG

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

176,962 mi
Last recorded176,962 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 FZG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 176,962 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 176,962 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to leak at rear silencer (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 170,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 164,678 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 158,846 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 150,894 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 143,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 143,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 137,257 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 137,257 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 129,822 miles

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 122,591 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 115,396 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 115,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 107,874 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 107,874 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 100,826 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 92,804 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 92,804 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 83,514 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 74,183 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 74,183 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 64,868 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 55,851 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 3 Nov 2008 45,138 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 39,729 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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EA54 FZG is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EA54 FZG, 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 EA54 FZG registered?

EA54 FZG is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 November 2004.

Is EA54 FZG safe to buy?

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