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FP54 SAB

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,793 mi
Last recorded108,793 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 SAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 108,793 miles

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

Rear VARIOUS CHASSIS COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 6 Nov 2024 99,762 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 99,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 95,248 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 90,776 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 85,878 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 85,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 85,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 80,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel filter starting to corrode

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Light has a loose bulb rolling inside

Fail 8 Oct 2020 80,069 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel filter starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Light has a loose bulb rolling inside

Pass 1 Apr 2019 70,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 63,323 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 57,623 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,547 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 50,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 50,264 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,227 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 48,339 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 48,339 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,722 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 42,680 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 36,915 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 23,320 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 18,596 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 SAB is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP54 SAB registered?

FP54 SAB is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 November 2004.

Is FP54 SAB safe to buy?

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