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EO54 FZW

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,321 mi
Last recorded168,321 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 FZW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2015 168,321 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 168,321 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 164,468 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

both rear upper suspension arms (banana) slight movement

n/s/r anti-roll bar 'D' rubber slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2012 154,090 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 139,081 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 126,418 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 113,476 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 113,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 93,323 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 73,183 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted

brake pedal rubber worn

front wipers slightly smeary

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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EO54 FZW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO54 FZW, 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 EO54 FZW registered?

EO54 FZW is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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