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EK54 FPJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,563 mi
Last recorded148,563 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 FPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2021 148,563 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perish cracks deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perish cracks deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre section rubber missing and some back box mounts supported with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 144,175 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside rear lamp lens deteriorated but not affecting light output

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 144,175 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both due to clouded headlamp lenses (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside rear lamp lens deteriorated but not affecting light output

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 141,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

blue lights fitted to front bumper (not testable item)

fuel cap is of temporary type, but maintaining a seal

Fail 19 Jun 2017 141,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

blue lights fitted to front bumper (not testable item)

fuel cap is of temporary type, but maintaining a seal

Pass 11 Jul 2016 139,597 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 132,238 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 113,237 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 101,124 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 81,799 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 68,630 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 53,804 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 38,333 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 38,333 miles

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

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 FPJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FPJ, 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 FPJ registered?

EK54 FPJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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