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FA54 WZY

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

128,144 mi
Last recorded128,144 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 WZY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 128,144 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 125,098 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 123,011 miles

Offside Front crossmember rusting

Fail 9 Dec 2023 123,011 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front crossmember rusting

Pass 3 Dec 2022 120,919 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 118,727 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 118,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 116,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 116,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 113,714 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 112,274 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 109,664 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 106,422 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 104,465 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 104,465 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 98,649 miles

Both front tyres worn to approx 3mm of tread, nail inner edge of tread on offside front

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 98,649 miles

Both front tyres worn to approx 3mm of tread, nail inner edge of tread on offside front

Pass 31 Oct 2013 90,073 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 81,594 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 81,594 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 728,865 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 62,504 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 53,996 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 44,973 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 44,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,982 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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FA54 WZY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FA54 WZY, 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 WZY registered?

FA54 WZY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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