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FL54 EZG

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,626 mi
Last recorded175,626 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 EZG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 175,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 165,117 miles

Hand brake needs adjusting

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

Nearside Rear Alloy wheel damage

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Front and rear corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 146,130 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak underneath slight

Pass 10 Jul 2018 139,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 139,477 miles

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

Offside Front Emergency exit window cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 130,357 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 125,145 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

headlamp images poor

rear brake back plates slight corrosion

rear radius arms front bushes slight deterioration

rear spring rubber seats deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2015 115,508 miles

both rear spring lower seats deteriorating

headlamps deteriorating

rear brake discs pitting

Fail 19 Jun 2014 106,509 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 106,509 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 95,286 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 85,356 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 76,128 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2010 65,176 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 53,119 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 48,629 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play/wear rear suspension top arm bushes

Pass 20 Sep 2008 48,629 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play/wear rear suspension top arm bushes

Pass 29 Sep 2007 36,492 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 EZG is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EZG, 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 EZG registered?

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

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