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EK54 FPX

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,587 mi
Last recorded112,587 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 FPX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 112,587 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 106,903 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2023 102,902 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 98,124 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 94,305 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 88,540 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 85,893 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 80,199 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 74,185 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 73,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 73,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,619 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 71,961 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Traction control warning illuminated

Fail 19 Feb 2013 71,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres deteriorated and splits in tread

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Traction control warning illuminated

Fail 15 Feb 2012 71,214 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge and deep splits in tread

Pass 15 Feb 2012 71,214 miles

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge and deep splits in tread

Pass 23 Feb 2011 70,470 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 70,361 miles

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

travel on footbrake

Pass 26 Feb 2009 59,914 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 59,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2007 39,774 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 FPX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK54 FPX registered?

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

Is EK54 FPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK54 FPX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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