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FJ04 SDU

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,726 mi
Last recorded102,726 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 SDU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 102,726 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 100,727 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 99,166 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 96,571 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 94,257 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 94,257 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 92,594 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 90,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

little reserve travel at handbrake lever

Pass 29 Dec 2018 88,780 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 84,395 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2016 80,534 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 72,960 miles

both front tyres wearing close to the legal limit.

very slight movment in offside rear top suspension bush

Fail 16 Dec 2015 72,960 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing close to the legal limit.

very slight movment in offside rear top suspension bush

Fail 31 Dec 2014 64,956 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 64,956 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 44,995 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 40,031 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,137 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,026 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 19,022 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 14,782 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 SDU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ04 SDU registered?

FJ04 SDU is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is FJ04 SDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ04 SDU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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