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EK54 FPC

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,237 mi
Last recorded116,237 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 FPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 116,237 miles

engine management light on

front exhaust slight blow

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2016 106,966 miles

Engine cover and under shield fitted.

Engine management lamp stays on

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

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 94,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 94,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 77,668 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 69,099 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 69,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 51,332 miles

Coil spring enhancers fitted to both rear coil springs.

Fine chips in windscreen.

Gear lever top adrift.

Suspect slight play in both N/S & O/S rear hub units top mounting bushes.

Suspect slight play in both N/S & O/S steering rack ends.

Wrongly spaced No. plates fitted but correct supplied.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,174 miles

Fine chips in windscreen.

Number plates fitted wrongly spaced but correct plates supplied in boot.

Slight play in N/S/F suspension - Suspect steering rack.

Slight play in both rear hub units.

Spring supports/strengthners fitted to both rear coil springs.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,165 miles

Rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded.

Wrongly spaced number plates fitted to vehicle but correct plates supplied.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 48,165 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded.

Wrongly spaced number plates fitted to vehicle but correct plates supplied.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,204 miles

Number plates presented wrongly spaced but correct plates provided.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 41,968 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

Brake pedal travell allowing pedal to reach floor but advised within M.O.T. limits.

Correctly spaced number plates provided.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Fail 25 Sep 2008 41,967 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Both front brake discs worn.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Correctly spaced number plates provided.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 38,813 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 FPC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EK54 FPC, 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 FPC registered?

EK54 FPC is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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