MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/f seat belt lazey to retract
nearside front roadwheel is damaged .
nearside front tyre inner edge devoid of tread & central tread depth at wear limit - inner sidewall splitting .
nearside rear indicator fading to white
offside front tyre inner edge devoid of tread & central tread depth at wear limit . inner sidewall splitting .
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside & nearside front seat belts have slightly alow retraction
offside & nearside front wiper blades starting to split
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to under car wet condition
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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FD04 VHN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VHN, 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 FD04 VHN registered?
FD04 VHN is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 July 2004.
Is FD04 VHN safe to buy?
The MOT history for FD04 VHN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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