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FJ04 MXF

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,607 mi
Last recorded132,607 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 MXF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 132,607 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 132,602 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 115,286 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,017 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 99,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 98,668 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 91,288 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 91,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 72,020 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 64,505 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,859 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 53,103 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,815 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 MXF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MXF, 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 MXF registered?

FJ04 MXF is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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