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EA54 FZK

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,590 mi
Last recorded75,590 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 FZK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 75,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 75,590 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 72,583 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 69,997 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING NOT LOCATED IN CUP PROPERLY AT BOTTOM

front tyres flat

Fail 19 Jul 2023 69,997 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING NOT LOCATED IN CUP PROPERLY AT BOTTOM

front tyres flat

Pass 12 Jul 2022 69,549 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 67,867 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 65,505 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 61,929 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 57,362 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 51,842 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 47,463 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 44,823 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 38,598 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 31,501 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 22,488 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 19,337 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 16,504 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 14,815 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 12,804 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 12,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 10,009 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 FZK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FZK, 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 FZK registered?

EA54 FZK is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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The MOT history for EA54 FZK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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