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FP53 CYH

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,040 mi
Last recorded141,040 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 CYH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 141,040 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 138,169 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 135,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

both front inner tie rod bars have play

both rear brakes binding

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2017 130,828 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear both shocker mounts deteriorating

slight play inner rack ends

Fail 18 Jan 2017 130,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both innerwalls (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords innerwalls (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear both shocker mounts deteriorating

slight play inner rack ends

Pass 12 Jan 2016 126,146 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust flexi deteriated

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2015 122,833 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 122,833 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 117,789 miles

n/s/f slight brake judder

Pass 14 Jan 2013 112,626 miles

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

both rear brake pads wearing thin

both rear suspension arms (boomerang) have slight play

slight front brake judder

Pass 4 Jan 2012 101,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 93,539 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre inner part of tread is uneven

Fail 6 Jan 2011 93,539 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre inner part of tread is uneven

Pass 11 Jan 2010 82,294 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 66,606 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 17 Dec 2007 53,521 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 53,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 41,155 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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FP53 CYH is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 FP53 CYH, 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 FP53 CYH registered?

FP53 CYH is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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