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FL54 EYW

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,892 mi
Last recorded58,892 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 58,892 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 58,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 52,438 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 52,052 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 51,393 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 50,456 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,346 miles

oil low

Fail 1 Aug 2017 49,331 miles

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

oil low

Pass 29 Jul 2016 48,366 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 47,523 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 47,512 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 46,262 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 44,420 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 44,374 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,823 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 40,696 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 40,696 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,811 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,448 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 35,448 miles

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

rear upper suspension bushs worn

Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,303 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 25,864 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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FL54 EYW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EYW, 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 EYW registered?

FL54 EYW is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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The MOT history for FL54 EYW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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