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FL54 EZK

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,946 mi
Last recorded97,946 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 EZK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 97,946 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 96,758 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 96,246 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 95,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,392 miles

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 95,105 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 95,105 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 94,618 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 94,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 92,417 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 92,417 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 89,894 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 85,254 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 82,356 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 82,284 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 78,882 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 78,882 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 73,673 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 73,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 67,567 miles

offside rear tyre is deterioated and split

rear tyres have uneven tread wear

Fail 17 Aug 2012 67,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre is deterioated and split

rear tyres have uneven tread wear

Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,231 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,849 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,593 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 46,592 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,963 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 34,447 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 EZK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FL54 EZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL54 EZK registered?

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

Is FL54 EZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL54 EZK shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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