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FP54 CYH

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,177 mi
Last recorded110,177 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 CYH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 110,177 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 95,628 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 94,149 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edge small cut no visible cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cant see inner pads properly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper both shock absorber top mounting corroding but secure

Pass 10 Sep 2018 92,762 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 91,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slight crack in pipe (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside void bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 89,482 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 89,482 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 86,216 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 86,216 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 82,862 miles

N/S front tyre has damage on outer sidewall

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 79,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 79,270 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 72,889 miles

Nearside front tyre worn 3.5mm. Offside front tyre worn 3.6mm.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,733 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 58,193 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,121 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 53,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 43,007 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 32,857 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 CYH is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CYH, 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 CYH registered?

FP54 CYH is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is FP54 CYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP54 CYH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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