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FJ04 MUP

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

159,516 mi
Last recorded159,516 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 MUP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 159,516 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 139,603 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Fail 11 Jun 2024 139,603 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full outer sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Pass 18 Apr 2023 115,530 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 115,485 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 110,915 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 106,719 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 106,660 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 104,267 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 99,700 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 99,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 99,606 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 31 Mar 2017 98,781 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 97,752 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 97,751 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake caliper has restricted free movement rear calliper sticking (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 95,371 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 92,048 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 92,038 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 88,429 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 82,568 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 76,647 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 76,647 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,430 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 64,167 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)

engine oil leak o/s

Pass 11 Apr 2008 57,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,747 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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FJ04 MUP is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FJ04 MUP, 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 FJ04 MUP registered?

FJ04 MUP is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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