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F5 HWK

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

161,685 mi
Last recorded161,685 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 HWK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 161,685 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine back engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 152,568 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 147,151 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 141,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2023 141,666 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 136,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on insides, also cracked on treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 136,392 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on insides, also cracked on treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 132,064 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracks on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filter corroded

underside and components corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 129,133 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear, starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 123,028 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 113,447 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 106,122 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 96,338 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 87,472 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 87,472 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 77,775 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 77,775 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 68,821 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 63,730 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 63,730 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 58,573 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 54,275 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 49,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 41,518 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 29,857 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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F5 HWK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 F5 HWK, 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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F5 HWK is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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