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EK54 FRO

2004 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

114,399 mi
Last recorded114,399 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 FRO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 114,399 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlight patterns deteriorating

oil leaks

Pass 14 Jan 2021 110,191 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 105,342 miles

o/s mirror deteriorating

o/s washers could be better

park brake 16%

Pass 7 Jan 2019 99,790 miles

front tyres near limit

Pass 9 Jan 2018 95,204 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 95,202 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 90,571 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play limit (2.5.A.3c)

rear tyres worn

Pass 15 Jan 2016 84,498 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 77,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from around oil cooler area.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 68,798 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 59,418 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 52,289 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,755 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 40,821 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 32,889 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,316 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 FRO is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FRO, 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 FRO registered?

EK54 FRO is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is EK54 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK54 FRO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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