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EA54 FZM

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,561 mi
Last recorded122,561 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 FZM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 122,561 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2019 122,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 111,068 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 106,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 99,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

the nsr tyre is going out of shape strong advisory

Fail 20 Jan 2016 99,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

the nsr tyre is going out of shape strong advisory

Pass 28 Nov 2014 94,988 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 87,704 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 27 Nov 2013 87,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

rear discs worn and coroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 79,691 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight uneven inner edge wear

Pass 19 Nov 2011 70,859 miles

both rear tyres have uneven inner edge wear

chipped screen

Pass 6 Nov 2010 60,300 miles

o/s front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2009 52,272 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 43,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2007 37,930 miles

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

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

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 FZM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FZM, 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 FZM registered?

EA54 FZM is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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