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FJ04 SFN

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

145,972 mi
Last recorded145,972 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 SFN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 145,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 145,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 144,963 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 143,546 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 142,106 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 142,106 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 140,754 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 140,754 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 139,075 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 139,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 137,702 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 134,902 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 134,902 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 131,452 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 126,604 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 120,884 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 120,884 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 111,310 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 101,637 miles

rear shock absorber top mountings corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 92,837 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 83,918 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 77,055 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 77,032 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 68,478 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 59,288 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,231 miles

offside front tyre side wall has slight damage

Pass 30 Mar 2007 37,762 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 SFN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SFN, 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 SFN registered?

FJ04 SFN is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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