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FP53 CYW

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,952 mi
Last recorded121,952 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 CYW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 121,952 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine managment light on

nsr osr tyres cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2011 110,587 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 106,734 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 100,149 miles

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

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

Slight movement in offside and nerside lower arm bushes on lock

Pass 2 Dec 2008 97,732 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 95,207 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 30 Jan 2007 92,478 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 92,478 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 CYW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CYW, 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 CYW registered?

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

Is FP53 CYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 CYW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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