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FA54 UPW

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,603 mi
Last recorded178,603 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 UPW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 178,603 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both have inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 178,603 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both have inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 164,701 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 149,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 149,197 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 149,205 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 149,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 139,332 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Oct 2013 136,153 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 136,149 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 121,101 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 121,101 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 112,422 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 99,626 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 82,916 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 65,531 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,368 miles

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE TREAD AT 3 MM

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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FA54 UPW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FA54 UPW, 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 FA54 UPW registered?

FA54 UPW is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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