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FJ04 MXT

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,427 mi
Last recorded222,427 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 MXT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 222,427 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 222,427 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 193,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 170,532 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s drum sticks

Fail 5 Mar 2014 170,532 miles

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)

Offside 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in n/s and o/s drum sticks

Pass 6 Mar 2013 153,092 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 153,092 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2012 137,695 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 123,604 miles

Slight play in FR steering rack drum sticks

Fail 17 Feb 2011 123,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in FR steering rack drum sticks

Pass 3 Mar 2010 111,428 miles

back box corroded

exhaust bracket temp repair

number plates

offside wiper blade split

Pass 3 Mar 2009 97,966 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 77,021 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 54,365 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 54,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 MXT is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MXT, 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 MXT registered?

FJ04 MXT is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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