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FJ04 SKK

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,781 mi
Last recorded170,781 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 SKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 170,781 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust outer skin corrodded

Fail 28 Apr 2023 170,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust outer skin corrodded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 164,636 miles

Both upper rear trailing arm bushes worn

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre side wall worn

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 157,004 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 151,778 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 144,000 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 135,588 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 135,588 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly Very noisey (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No pattern and very dim (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 14 Feb 2017 126,422 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Coolant leak Of engine ()

Offside Wiper blade split

Pass 12 Feb 2016 103,888 miles

Noise from auxiliary belt area during 1st few minutes of cold start RFI

Offside Front Slight play on inner track rod

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 87,602 miles

Exhaust flexi section damaged

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 72,816 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 55,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,499 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar link lower joint rubber gaiter split

Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,634 miles

Offside rear outer brake pad worn low. Recommend all wheels removal for full brakes inspection.

Fail 15 Feb 2011 48,634 miles

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

Offside rear outer brake pad worn low. Recommend all wheels removal for full brakes inspection.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 47,227 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,837 miles

o/s/r brake flex ferrule corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,082 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,511 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 36,455 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FJ04 SKK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SKK, 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 SKK registered?

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

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