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FJ04 MWG

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,027 mi
Last recorded153,027 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 153,027 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 153,019 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

park brake performance only just met would appear to require adjustment or repair

Fail 23 Feb 2023 153,017 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 148,043 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 144,902 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 138,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 132,160 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 126,446 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 119,499 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 113,242 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 104,515 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 104,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 95,500 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 88,443 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 88,395 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 79,653 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 71,344 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 61,283 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 55,952 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,590 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 MWG 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 80%.

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 MWG, 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 MWG registered?

FJ04 MWG is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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