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EK54 FPD

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,852 mi
Last recorded97,852 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 FPD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 97,852 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 97,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 89,125 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2013 78,554 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 78,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,932 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 58,237 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,013 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,683 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 40,683 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,348 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,729 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 FPD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FPD, 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 FPD registered?

EK54 FPD is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is EK54 FPD safe to buy?

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