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FJ54 TWW

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,336 mi
Last recorded171,336 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 TWW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 171,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 171,331 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 149,508 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 149,508 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 134,565 miles

OIL LEAK ON TRANSMISSION

Fail 27 Sep 2017 134,562 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

NSF-POOR HEADLIGHT BEAM IMAGE

OIL LEAK ON TRANSMISSION

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 127,913 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LEGS CORRODED

Nearside NSR TYRE SIDEWALLS BADLY CRACKED AND WORN LOW ON EDGES

OSF TYRE WORN LOW

Pass 29 Sep 2015 126,294 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

O/S/F SPRING LEG CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Fail 17 Sep 2015 126,292 miles

Electrical wiring insecure OBD SOCKET INTERFERING WITH OPERATION OF BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDALS (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

O/S/F SPRING LEG CORRODED

O/S/F WHEEL STIFF WHEN ROTATED

OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 117,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear reverse light lens broken

rear disc face has surface corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2012 117,384 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear reverse light lens broken

rear disc face has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2011 109,938 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 109,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 97,219 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 13 Aug 2010 97,219 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2009 83,845 miles

o/s & n/s/f brake pads two thirds worn

slight uneven braking on rear brakes

Pass 11 Aug 2008 71,921 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 53,187 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 TWW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TWW, 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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FJ54 TWW is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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