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FN53 GOH

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,640 mi
Last recorded141,640 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 GOH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 141,640 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise - nearside front tyre worn/wearing on outer edge

advise - nearside rear tyre outer side wall slight damage (not showing ply or cords)

advise - offside front tyre slightly deteriorating inside tread (small cracks)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 141,640 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise - nearside front tyre worn/wearing on outer edge

advise - nearside rear tyre outer side wall slight damage (not showing ply or cords)

advise - offside front tyre slightly deteriorating inside tread (small cracks)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 129,493 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 129,493 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 117,919 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 117,919 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 105,461 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 105,461 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 90,843 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 90,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers window doesnt open.

Traction control fault.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 76,760 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 61,588 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 46,326 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2007 46,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,807 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FN53 GOH is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FN53 GOH, 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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FN53 GOH is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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