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FJ54 BGF

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

192,210 mi
Last recorded192,210 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 BGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 192,210 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 177,081 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 152,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & n.s.r (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 128,281 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 102,150 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

windscreen has a slight crack

Pass 6 Oct 2014 82,213 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,821 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 60,453 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,579 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 55,576 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 49,697 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,697 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,205 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 43,204 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 35,388 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 26,870 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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FJ54 BGF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FJ54 BGF, 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 FJ54 BGF registered?

FJ54 BGF is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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