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FP04 HTA

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,380 mi
Last recorded166,380 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 HTA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 166,380 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 161,945 miles

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2012 161,944 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 140,937 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 140,936 miles

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

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

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 121,084 miles

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS SCORED

SMELL OF DIESEL UNDER BONNET

Fail 21 Jul 2010 121,083 miles

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

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS SCORED

SMELL OF DIESEL UNDER BONNET

Pass 27 Aug 2009 110,105 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN ON INNER EDGES

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 106,076 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 26 Jun 2007 101,613 miles

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

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

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

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 HTA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HTA, 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 HTA registered?

FP04 HTA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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