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FH54 CSO

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,428 mi
Last recorded112,428 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 CSO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 112,428 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Inner wheel arch plastic shield missing

Fail 15 Dec 2018 112,428 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Inner wheel arch plastic shield missing

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 111,805 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both age cracking (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs are pitted slightly

both front headlight lens are cloudy

both rear brake discs are worn slightly

Fail 6 Jul 2017 111,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both age cracking (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs are pitted slightly

both front headlight lens are cloudy

both rear brake discs are worn slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2016 108,164 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 108,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2015 99,843 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 99,843 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 89,172 miles

all brake discs poor

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 29 Aug 2014 89,171 miles

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

all brake discs poor

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 26 May 2013 77,633 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 71,864 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 59,587 miles

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

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

puncture in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 14 May 2010 51,851 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,735 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,251 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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FH54 CSO is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH54 CSO, 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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FH54 CSO is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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