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FC04 UNE

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,868 mi
Last recorded85,868 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 UNE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 85,868 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Dec 2015 82,381 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion present on exhaust and mounts

Pass 18 Dec 2014 78,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate slightly detriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,467 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 54,197 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 46,757 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2010 42,124 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 42,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Dec 2009 34,051 miles

parking brake warning light inoperative

Pass 30 Dec 2008 29,638 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 23,899 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 19,198 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 UNE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UNE, 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 FC04 UNE registered?

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

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