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FJ04 SFF

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

204,629 mi
Last recorded204,629 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 SFF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 204,629 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 204,612 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 156,417 miles

Advise re-secure offside front splashguard.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 139,549 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 122,970 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 87,463 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 SFF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SFF, 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 SFF registered?

FJ04 SFF is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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The MOT history for FJ04 SFF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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