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FP04 HTC

2004 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,581 mi
Last recorded114,581 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 HTC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 114,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 100,785 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 100,779 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 83,001 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 78,159 miles

Fuel filter case baqdly corroded

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2015 78,102 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel filter case baqdly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 73,518 miles

Advise oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Jun 2013 67,998 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,974 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,600 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 49,905 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,904 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,258 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 29,464 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 HTC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HTC, 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 HTC registered?

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

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