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FJ04 MXL

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,651 mi
Last recorded104,651 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 MXL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 104,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 90,360 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 90,360 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 81,220 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 71,702 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 62,917 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 62,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 58,091 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 55,135 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 51,292 miles

slight play in both rear upper rose joints

Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,164 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,179 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,686 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,411 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,975 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 MXL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MXL, 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 MXL registered?

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

Is FJ04 MXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ04 MXL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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