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FP04 HSV

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,692 mi
Last recorded65,692 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 HSV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 65,692 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 55,785 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 48,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 48,370 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle near side slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 44,952 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 44,808 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 40,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 40,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 40,632 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 40,570 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 40,468 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has small cuts inner side wall.

Rear Both rear tyres cracking inner and outer edges.

Pass 11 May 2017 40,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has small cut on inner sidewall but cant see cords.

Pass 12 May 2016 40,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced cloudy (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced cloudy (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2015 39,331 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 37,380 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 35,916 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 32,579 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 29,417 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 25,894 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 25,894 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 20,059 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 17,710 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 14,672 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 HSV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HSV, 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 HSV registered?

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

Is FP04 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP04 HSV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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