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FP04 HRC

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,882 mi
Last recorded140,882 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 HRC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2012 140,882 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge and inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2012 140,882 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge and inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2011 132,350 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 132,350 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2010 123,141 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 May 2010 123,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 112,433 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 112,433 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 100,987 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 100,987 miles

Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 91,471 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 HRC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 FP04 HRC, 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 FP04 HRC registered?

FP04 HRC is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is FP04 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP04 HRC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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