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FJ04 MWX

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,516 mi
Last recorded82,516 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 82,516 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 68,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,219 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 61,217 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 57,341 miles

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

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

Oil leak

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,682 miles

Oil leak

slight tyre wall damage to n/s/r

Fail 1 Mar 2013 51,682 miles

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

Oil leak

slight tyre wall damage to n/s/r

Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,558 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 45,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil leaking onto power steering belt

Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,016 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 12 Jun 2010 35,631 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,011 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 22,182 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 22,182 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 13,692 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 MWX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MWX, 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 MWX registered?

FJ04 MWX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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