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FL54 EYX

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,967 mi
Last recorded137,967 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 EYX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 137,967 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 124,310 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 110,960 miles

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 13 May 2016 103,673 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 103,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 96,488 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2014 88,952 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 82,575 miles

advise slight play in both steering rack tie bars.

Pass 11 May 2012 77,625 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 72,154 miles

front tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 14 May 2010 66,048 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 66,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smear

slight play both front steering arms

Pass 14 May 2009 59,207 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracking in middle of tread.

Offside rear tyre has slight cracking on middle of tread.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 55,684 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 55,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 45,311 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 EYX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EYX, 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 EYX registered?

FL54 EYX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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