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FP54 CYZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,262 mi
Last recorded161,262 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 CYZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 161,262 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 161,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 157,356 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 152,539 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 152,024 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 136,519 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 136,419 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2014 127,718 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 127,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 122,115 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 116,087 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 116,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 106,866 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 94,574 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 94,574 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2009 82,670 miles

o/s and n/s steering rack has play

Fail 2 Mar 2009 82,670 miles

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

o/s and n/s steering rack has play

Pass 20 Feb 2008 75,174 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 CYZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CYZ, 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 CYZ registered?

FP54 CYZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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