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EA54 FZV

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

105,710 mi
Last recorded105,710 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 FZV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 105,710 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 98,968 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 95,900 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 91,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 87,723 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 84,143 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 75,883 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 67,605 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 66,943 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,534 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 56,094 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 55,547 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,766 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,844 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,445 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 42,682 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 36,987 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 31,302 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,224 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 FZV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FZV, 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 EA54 FZV registered?

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

Is EA54 FZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA54 FZV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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