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FP54 CXU

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,347 mi
Last recorded123,347 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 CXU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2020 123,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp not working on main beam switch not working , (flash works) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper suspension/arm outer bush e/play (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper suspension /arm outer bush e/play (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Ignition switch does not return from start position.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper arm scoring windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 2nd side light not working (inner)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 121,878 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 121,874 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 120,945 miles

engine warning lamp on

Fail 30 Jun 2015 12,944 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 25 Nov 2013 118,841 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 118,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 12 Sep 2012 115,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 112,676 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 108,595 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 102,772 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 102,762 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 95,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 95,392 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 90,874 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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FP54 CXU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP54 CXU, 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 FP54 CXU registered?

FP54 CXU is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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