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FL54 EYM

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,560 mi
Last recorded150,560 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 EYM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 150,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 143,189 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 136,746 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 136,725 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 125,834 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 119,379 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 113,320 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 112,069 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 112,065 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 108,731 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 97,122 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 90,445 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 90,445 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FL54 EYM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FL54 EYM, 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 FL54 EYM registered?

FL54 EYM is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is FL54 EYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL54 EYM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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