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EK54 FON

2004 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,492 mi
Last recorded111,492 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 FON
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 111,492 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 106,420 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 106,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers. (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 99,472 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 99,470 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 90,204 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 90,203 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 81,717 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,157 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,053 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,825 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 43,227 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 43,227 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,663 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,014 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,444 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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EK54 FON is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK54 FON, 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 EK54 FON registered?

EK54 FON is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is EK54 FON safe to buy?

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