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FP04 HPX

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,273 mi
Last recorded114,273 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 HPX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 114,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 112,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 106,020 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 106,016 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 99,724 miles

Central exhaust baffles noisy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close in places inner edge and slight cracks inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 99,630 miles

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

Central exhaust baffles noisy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close in places inner edge and slight cracks inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2020 91,785 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 91,492 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,556 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm outer edge

offside front tyre 1.6mm outer edge

Fail 18 Jun 2019 79,556 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm outer edge

offside front tyre 1.6mm outer edge

Pass 29 May 2018 62,866 miles

front brakes near limit

nearside front tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,243 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 50,916 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and 2mm edge

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Jun 2015 47,875 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 46,348 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Jun 2014 46,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,264 miles

nearside front tyre limit outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,384 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,023 miles

rear brakes worn

Pass 25 Jun 2010 38,209 miles

offside rear tyre perished limit and inner edge devoid of tread

Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres limit outer edge

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing outer edges

rear tyres 2mm edges

Pass 25 Jun 2007 26,007 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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FP04 HPX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FP04 HPX, 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 FP04 HPX registered?

FP04 HPX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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The MOT history for FP04 HPX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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