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FJ04 MVY

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,240 mi
Last recorded142,240 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 MVY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 142,240 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 137,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking onto offside driveshaft spraying oil onto other components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

covers & trays

Fail 23 Oct 2019 137,236 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking onto offside driveshaft spraying oil onto other components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

covers & trays

Pass 26 Oct 2018 129,914 miles

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

covers & trays

oil on minimum

Pass 26 Oct 2017 119,865 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 108,090 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 94,742 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 94,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 86,931 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 86,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2013 79,807 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,903 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 71,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 62,897 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,926 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 43,923 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,923 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2008 35,956 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 26,189 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 26,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 MVY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FJ04 MVY, 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 MVY registered?

FJ04 MVY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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