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FJ53 JBV

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,997 mi
Last recorded145,997 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 JBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 145,997 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 139,344 miles

handbrake lever faulty

offside front suspension top strut mount bearing tight and noisey on lock to lock

Fail 7 Jan 2012 139,344 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake lever faulty

offside front suspension top strut mount bearing tight and noisey on lock to lock

Pass 8 Jan 2011 124,142 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 5 Jan 2011 124,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Nov 2009 109,818 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 93,221 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 92,936 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 55,462 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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FJ53 JBV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FJ53 JBV, 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 FJ53 JBV registered?

FJ53 JBV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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