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FP53 CYJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,292 mi
Last recorded113,292 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 CYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 113,292 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 113,289 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 113,289 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 106,045 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2010 98,357 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2010 98,340 miles

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 83,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

two brake lights not working out off four

Fail 11 Aug 2009 82,261 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Although have as many lights as required at the correct time some are in the wrong place

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S/R tyre has unever tread

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 66,642 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 56,433 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 CYJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 FP53 CYJ, 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 CYJ registered?

FP53 CYJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 February 2004.

Is FP53 CYJ safe to buy?

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