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FJ04 SFV

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,378 mi
Last recorded114,378 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 SFV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 114,378 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 104,844 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 104,844 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 93,126 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 93,126 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 75,582 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 65,808 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

front discs slight lip. advise brake inspection to determine specs.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,147 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,851 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 46,944 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 46,931 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 SFV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SFV, 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 SFV registered?

FJ04 SFV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2004.

Is FJ04 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ04 SFV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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