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FH54 CPO

2004 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

218,429 mi
Last recorded218,429 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 CPO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 218,429 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

one exhaust rubber missing on backbox

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2014 178,820 miles

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

power steering rack leaking

Fail 24 Oct 2014 178,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

power steering rack leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2013 142,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 142,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 113,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both rear tyres are castleated on inner shoulder

Fail 14 Nov 2012 113,212 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both rear tyres are castleated on inner shoulder

offside front seatbelt does not retract fully

Pass 17 Nov 2011 98,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

e.m.l light on

Fail 17 Nov 2011 98,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

e.m.l light on

Pass 19 Nov 2010 85,748 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 71,458 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 61,311 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 50,940 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V?

Based on 1,328 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
9,151
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
coil spring broken 38
position lamp(s) not working 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
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FH54 CPO is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH54 CPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FH54 CPO is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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