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FJ04 SKD

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,127 mi
Last recorded115,127 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 SKD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 115,127 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 113,458 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2024 111,522 miles

surface corrosion to suspension and inner sills

Pass 24 Mar 2023 110,141 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 102,132 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 99,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner treaded area stepping/uneven tread wear on inner part of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside rear upper shock absorber aluminium mounts starting to corrode

Fail 25 Mar 2021 99,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system at at caliper joint (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner treaded area stepping/uneven tread wear on inner part of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside rear upper shock absorber aluminium mounts starting to corrode

Pass 8 Apr 2019 94,536 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 94,536 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 88,172 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,038 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 74,526 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 74,526 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,625 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 54,625 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,440 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 41,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 35,526 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,441 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,905 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 25,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,568 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,562 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 10,404 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 SKD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SKD, 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 SKD registered?

FJ04 SKD is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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