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FJ04 MWE

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,690 mi
Last recorded169,690 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 169,690 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 169,582 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box is holed & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 161,202 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 161,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 153,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 146,912 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 146,911 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak suspension leg (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

r/o/s tie bar ball joint has slight play

washer bottle leaking

Pass 30 Aug 2017 139,922 miles

n/s door mirror taped up

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 30 Aug 2017 139,922 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both h/lamps (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s door mirror taped up

n/s wiper split but still clearing screen

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2016 134,378 miles

Handbrake imbalance 32 %

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smear windscreen

Fail 9 Sep 2016 134,378 miles

Emissions not tested Due to oil level below minimum Mark (7.3.A.1)

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

Handbrake imbalance 32 %

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smear windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2015 123,318 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 123,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 110,675 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 110,675 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 96,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s no. plate light dim

Fail 12 Jun 2012 89,799 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 89,799 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 80,747 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 80,747 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 71,062 miles

All four brake discs showing signs of wear.

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,619 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,430 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,797 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 MWE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MWE, 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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FJ04 MWE is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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