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FP54 CXW

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,587 mi
Last recorded102,587 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 CXW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 102,587 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 92,101 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 92,096 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 80,807 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 67,171 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 51,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyre wearing on inner & outter edge no reason to reject as tyre design

front number plate slightly faded

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 3 Dec 2011 51,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyre wearing on inner & outter edge no reason to reject as tyre design

front number plate slightly faded

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 44,781 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 41,180 miles

rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,921 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 25,242 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 CXW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FP54 CXW, 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 CXW registered?

FP54 CXW is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is FP54 CXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP54 CXW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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