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EY04 FCA

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,868 mi
Last recorded130,868 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 FCA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 130,868 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 130,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 126,936 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear child seat incorrectly fitted to adult seat belt

Fail 1 Sep 2015 126,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread and minor side wall damage

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear child seat incorrectly fitted to adult seat belt

Pass 8 Aug 2014 116,722 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 116,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 106,359 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2012 89,988 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 82,349 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 81,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 77,595 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 74,405 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 69,033 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 69,033 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 68,834 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 51,302 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 May 2007 51,302 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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EY04 FCA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EY04 FCA, 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 EY04 FCA registered?

EY04 FCA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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