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FP04 HSL

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,071 mi
Last recorded106,071 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 HSL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 106,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

all brake discs corroding

chips in front windscreen

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Apr 2013 103,756 miles

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 103,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 96,964 miles

chips in front windscreen

coolant leak from back of engine

damage to n/s/f wing and bumper

engine management light on

Fail 12 Apr 2012 96,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

chips in front windscreen

coolant leak from back of engine

damage to n/s/f wing and bumper

engine management light on

Pass 13 Apr 2011 90,464 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 90,464 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 85,021 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 85,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 74,494 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 74,494 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 68,641 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 68,641 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 62,133 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 46,313 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 HSL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HSL, 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 HSL registered?

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

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