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FN53 GPE

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,515 mi
Last recorded117,515 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 GPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 117,515 miles

Exhaust flexi joint mesh cover badly deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Strut Top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 117,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust flexi joint mesh cover badly deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Strut Top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 114,947 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 114,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 112,986 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 109,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 107,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexipipe weak

Pass 10 Feb 2021 105,413 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 105,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 105,378 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 103,742 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 103,742 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 99,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 94,362 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 89,195 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 89,195 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2016 83,858 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,832 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 76,832 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 67,433 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 56,109 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,937 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 36,586 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 29,012 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 25,713 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 25,673 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 20,871 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 15,822 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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FN53 GPE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN53 GPE, 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 GPE is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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