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EK54 FPP

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,619 mi
Last recorded139,619 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 FPP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 139,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 139,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 132,289 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 126,078 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside outer tail light inop

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 126,078 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside outer tail light inop

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 116,840 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2022 116,825 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge dead on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 105,005 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2021 104,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlight leveller could not be checked (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlight leveller could not be checked (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 97,810 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 90,432 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 90,429 miles

Emissions not tested Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 83,034 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 83,034 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,011 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 66,775 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 55,683 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,863 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,307 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,136 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,405 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,387 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,600 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,836 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 FPP is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FPP, 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 FPP registered?

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

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