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FP04 HSK

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,009 mi
Last recorded105,009 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 HSK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 105,009 miles

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))

nsr brake binding

oversills fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2019 104,006 miles

NSR tyre deteriorated

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))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 101,407 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2018 101,404 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2017 97,833 miles

Stone chip windscreen but doesn't affect drivers view

Pass 27 Jun 2016 97,785 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 97,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have a cut inside edges not deep enough to ply or cords

Pass 12 Aug 2015 92,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits 2254517w (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 92,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits 2254517w (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 86,259 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 80,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine has oil leak on o/s/f contaminating suspension rubber bushes that side

o/s/f shockabsorber casing has corrosion

o/s/f under tray loose

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

rear brakes binding slightly

washer bottle cap missing

Fail 8 Aug 2013 80,555 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine has oil leak on o/s/f contaminating suspension rubber bushes that side

o/s/f under tray loose

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

rear brakes binding slightly

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres tread worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 23 Aug 2011 67,007 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 66,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak offside front of engine

Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,066 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2009 49,868 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 47,351 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 42,006 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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 HSK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HSK, 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 HSK registered?

FP04 HSK is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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