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EK54 FPE

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,795 mi
Last recorded137,795 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 FPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 137,795 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 135,401 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 132,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 129,098 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 129,098 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 125,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pedal sinking with engine running. advise further checks

head light washers not working

Pass 2 Nov 2020 122,952 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 118,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened advise replace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 114,193 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2018 114,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 105,729 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 105,729 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 99,006 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 94,248 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 89,808 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 89,808 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 84,402 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 81,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 81,855 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 74,687 miles

o/s/front tyre worn inner & wearing outer edges & outer sidewall slight damage

Fail 1 Nov 2010 74,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/front tyre worn inner & wearing outer edges & outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 6 Oct 2009 67,930 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 62,507 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 49,332 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 FPE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FPE, 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 FPE registered?

EK54 FPE is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is EK54 FPE safe to buy?

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