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FP04 HSF

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,741 mi
Last recorded166,741 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 HSF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 166,741 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 186,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 162,308 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 162,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

parking brake leaver slight travel

Pass 16 Mar 2020 157,489 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 157,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 153,279 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 151,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 151,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 146,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre has a nail in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 146,769 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre has a nail in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 130,895 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 130,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly worn on inner edge and out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 117,303 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 117,235 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 107,687 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 107,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 94,219 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 76,143 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 75,693 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are worn and have some corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,548 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 63,969 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 63,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 56,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 39,852 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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FP04 HSF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 FP04 HSF, 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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FP04 HSF is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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