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FT04 NHZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,151 mi
Last recorded136,151 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 NHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 136,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 129,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 129,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 119,124 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 109,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 109,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 97,784 miles

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 86,357 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 73,495 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,281 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 63,281 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 49,626 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,926 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,010 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 36,010 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,875 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 30,544 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 30,539 miles

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

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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FT04 NHZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FT04 NHZ, 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 FT04 NHZ registered?

FT04 NHZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 July 2004.

Is FT04 NHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT04 NHZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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