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F9 MSR

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

45,514 mi
Last recorded45,514 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 MSR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 45,514 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 40,101 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 39,385 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 39,247 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 39,138 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 38,907 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 37,597 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 36,623 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 35,921 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,175 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 31,669 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 31,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 29,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre is perrishing between the tread,

Pass 24 Aug 2013 27,009 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 22,749 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 21,874 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 21,000 miles

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 30 Jul 2009 19,644 miles

n/s/front tyre worn bald outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2008 16,572 miles

n/s/front tyre worn nearly bald on outer edge

n/s/rear tyre worn bald on outer edge & has nail in tread

o/s/rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Jul 2007 12,259 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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F9 MSR is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 F9 MSR, 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 F9 MSR registered?

F9 MSR is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is F9 MSR safe to buy?

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