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EK54 FOV

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,292 mi
Last recorded122,292 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 FOV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 122,292 miles

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

Nearside slight play in steering rack arm

Rear slight play/movement in steering arm outer bushes.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 116,644 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to wear low.

Rear slight play in upper suspension arm outer bushes

Fail 25 Nov 2015 116,635 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to wear low.

Rear slight play in upper suspension arm outer bushes

Pass 17 Nov 2014 111,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 111,141 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 96,077 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 87,184 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 76,907 miles

unable to make full assesment of nearside rear seat belt due to the fitting of child seat

Pass 9 Nov 2010 67,025 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 67,025 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,968 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 20,032 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 FOV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FOV, 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 FOV registered?

EK54 FOV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 October 2004.

Is EK54 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK54 FOV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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