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FDV 565T

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,104 mi
Last recorded106,104 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDV 565T
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 106,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 103,744 miles

both rear shockers, alloy mounting to body corroded and breaking up..advise renew asap

Pass 3 Nov 2016 98,576 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 98,576 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 85,381 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 72,922 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 64,398 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 58,299 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 58,299 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 58,137 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 57,867 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2011 49,133 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2011 49,133 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 43,989 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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FDV 565T is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FDV 565T, 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 FDV 565T registered?

FDV 565T is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is FDV 565T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDV 565T shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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