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FC04 JSU

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,058 mi
Last recorded169,058 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 JSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 169,058 miles

1x rear exhaust rubber missing

front tyres on 3mm

head light images poor on limit

n/s mirror loose

o/s/f anti roll bar end link slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2017 164,204 miles

Headlamp images poor

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak gearbox side ()

Rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Slight bind to o/s/r brake

Various suspension components corroded

Wipers split

n/s mirror unit slightly loose

o/s/r indicator faded

Fail 3 Mar 2017 164,202 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s mirror unit slightly loose

o/s/r indicator faded

Wipers split

Headlamp images poor

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak gearbox side ()

Rear flexi hose ferrules corroded

Slight bind to o/s/r brake

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 157,554 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear indicators faded

front discs and pads well worn

n/s/f tyre low

o/s/f tyre getting low

oil leak

rear discs poor condition

rear pads getting low

Pass 23 Mar 2015 148,117 miles

n/a/r tyre has nails in it

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to baby seat fitted

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

play in n/s/r anti roll bar D bush

rear indicators faded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 140,010 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 140,010 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 133,404 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 119,244 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 102,015 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 85,763 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 85,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges (possibly causing noise from rear).

Pass 6 Mar 2009 69,087 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 53,481 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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FC04 JSU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FC04 JSU, 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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FC04 JSU is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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