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EA54 FZT

2004 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,669 mi
Last recorded87,669 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 FZT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 87,669 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 79,378 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 79,377 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 76,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 76,310 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 75,924 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 75,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 75,432 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 74,833 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 74,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 73,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 68,844 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 64,805 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 60,544 miles

Both rear tyres weasrimg on inner edges and have smaal cuts on tread

Pass 25 Nov 2013 57,673 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 53,868 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 21 Nov 2012 53,833 miles

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

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 23 Nov 2011 51,059 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 46,844 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,303 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 34,469 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)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 34,439 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 26,270 miles

1) Screw in N/S/R tyre.

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 FZT is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FZT, 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 FZT registered?

EA54 FZT is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is EA54 FZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA54 FZT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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