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FL54 FUN

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

138,852 mi
Last recorded138,852 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 FUN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 138,852 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 138,430 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

patches of heavy corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2022 138,402 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor pan outriggers, both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

patches of heavy corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2021 137,724 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2020 136,575 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2019 132,163 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 125,136 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 118,778 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 110,833 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 105,308 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 105,308 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 97,797 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 89,460 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 85,189 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,767 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 57,012 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,506 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,089 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,982 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 FUN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FUN, 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 FUN registered?

FL54 FUN is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is FL54 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL54 FUN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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