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FJ54 TXD

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,482 mi
Last recorded148,482 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 TXD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 148,482 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 145,282 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex section slight blow system poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s/f & n/s/f tyres low on tread / worn on edges / cuts to sidewalls / poor condition. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s & n/s headlight Lens frosted / poor condition. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s mirror glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s/r & n/s/r tyres cracking / cuts to sidewalls / poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 145,281 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r upper suspension arm bearing bush worn / play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r upper suspension arm bearing bush worn / play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex section slight blow system poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s/f & n/s/f tyres low on tread / worn on edges / cuts to sidewalls / poor condition. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s & n/s headlight Lens frosted / poor condition. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s mirror glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s/r & n/s/r tyres cracking / cuts to sidewalls / poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear sub-frame link bars retaining bolts worn / play.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 140,596 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 135,321 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 135,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre is perished and is 9 years old

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 130,591 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 123,774 miles

both headlights starting to deteriorate

front number plate damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2019 123,769 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both headlights starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Apr 2018 123,388 miles

both headlights starting to deteriorate

puncture in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2017 122,774 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all/edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 122,774 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all/edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 119,097 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing top color (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 116,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 112,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 104,609 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 95,055 miles

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

front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Nov 2010 84,947 miles

Oil leak

rear discs showing wear

Pass 9 Nov 2009 66,442 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 54,786 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 42,710 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 42,710 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 TXD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FJ54 TXD, 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 TXD is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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