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FD04 VHJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

190,579 mi
Last recorded190,579 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 VHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 190,579 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 165,860 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 165,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 140,680 miles

rear brake pads getting low

small oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2018 140,661 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear brake pads getting low

small oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2017 128,696 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 27 Oct 2017 128,696 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 31 Oct 2016 104,551 miles

Gearbox mounting defective rear of box ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box ()

Fail 29 Oct 2016 104,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective rear of box ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 87,847 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 87,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 81,321 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 18 Oct 2014 81,257 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f calliper noisy

n/s/r tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,069 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 75,069 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 68,590 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2012 68,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 63,633 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 55,890 miles

14% imbalance on front service brakes

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

slight cracking on n/s rear tyre but not deep enough to reatch ply or cords

slight wear on both front brake disc

Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,941 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,694 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 31,032 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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FD04 VHJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FD04 VHJ, 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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FD04 VHJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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