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FJ04 UHU

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,845 mi
Last recorded59,845 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 59,845 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 59,526 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 59,232 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 59,232 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 58,947 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bottom cup rubber missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 58,590 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 57,616 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 57,198 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 56,635 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 55,732 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 55,732 miles

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 52,867 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres perished

Rear both tyres perished

Fail 22 Apr 2017 52,867 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both tyres perished

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2016 49,564 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 46,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2014 41,970 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 41,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 38,153 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 34,174 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 29,604 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,852 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,977 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,473 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 12,609 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 UHU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UHU, 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 UHU registered?

FJ04 UHU is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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