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FJ04 SJV

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,846 mi
Last recorded70,846 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 70,846 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 69,993 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 69,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 69,300 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 69,298 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 68,848 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 68,832 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 66,131 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 63,243 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 59,873 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 55,618 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 51,176 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 48,028 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,761 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 35,763 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,751 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,113 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,338 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,579 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 10,695 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 SJV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SJV, 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 SJV registered?

FJ04 SJV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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