MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
engine warning lamp on
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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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FP54 CXU is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 2004.
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