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FB04 BRZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

250,935 mi
Last recorded250,935 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 BRZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 250,935 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 250,389 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 236,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 236,135 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 213,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on one edge

Pass 6 Nov 2012 213,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on one edge

Pass 8 Nov 2011 190,958 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 166,897 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 133,088 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 107,194 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 107,194 miles

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

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

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 14 Dec 2007 91,385 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 72,195 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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FB04 BRZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FB04 BRZ, 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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FB04 BRZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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