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FJ04 SBX

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,991 mi
Last recorded162,991 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 162,991 miles

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 Very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 158,471 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 158,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2022 153,905 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 153,902 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 148,792 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 143,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 137,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D - Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 130,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 130,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 123,521 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 123,519 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre section insecure (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 116,171 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 105,488 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 105,486 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 97,584 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 94,431 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 91,058 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 87,111 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 83,873 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 78,987 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 78,987 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 76,787 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 72,320 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 SBX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SBX, 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 SBX registered?

FJ04 SBX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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