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FJ54 TXE

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,207 mi
Last recorded90,207 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 TXE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 90,207 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 80,903 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 80,903 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,860 miles

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

exhaust front bracket snapped

windscreen wipers dont park at bottom of screen

Fail 6 Aug 2013 77,889 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust front bracket snapped

windscreen wipers dont park at bottom of screen

Pass 6 Aug 2012 76,551 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 76,551 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 May 2012 76,545 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2010 73,810 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 73,629 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust mounting

Pass 1 Oct 2009 59,155 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 59,155 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,423 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 40,533 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 TXE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TXE, 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 TXE registered?

FJ54 TXE is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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