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FD04 VHL

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,345 mi
Last recorded117,345 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 VHL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 117,345 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive oil is dripping on to inner cv boot. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 105,782 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 100,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Weaping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush Contains Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sidelight Not Working

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush Contains Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 97,645 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 97,561 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 94,250 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged but function not impaired brake fluid reservoir cap cracked ( but still sealing ) (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside worn more than the offside (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 94,138 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged but function not impaired brake fluid reservoir cap cracked ( but still sealing ) (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside worn more than the offside (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 91,086 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 88,390 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,260 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2013 68,657 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 62,347 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 62,347 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,687 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,242 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,812 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 42,812 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 37,415 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,965 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 VHL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FD04 VHL, 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 VHL is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 August 2004.

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