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FV54 FXW

2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,957 mi
Last recorded141,957 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 FXW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 141,957 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2025 140,944 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 139,589 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 137,850 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 137,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 137,100 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 135,017 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 131,850 miles

All discs corroded

Slight corrosion to rear inner sills

n/s/f tyre low on edge

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s headlight beam image becoming poor

slight play in n/s/f lower arm

slight play in n/s/r d bush

Fail 13 Aug 2020 131,847 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear inner sills and suspension components

Pass 22 Jun 2018 127,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

heat shield above rear silencer loose

Fail 22 Jun 2018 127,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield above rear silencer loose

Pass 6 Jul 2017 117,475 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 114,543 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 114,543 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Slight binding

Pass 2 Dec 2014 110,508 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 110,508 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 106,488 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 98,139 miles

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

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

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

rear tyre treads wearing unevenly

Fail 6 Nov 2012 98,139 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear tyre treads wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Nov 2011 87,556 miles

Front brake disc(s) corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre 3mm on inside edge

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

Offside rear tyre 2mm on inside edge

Pass 17 Nov 2010 77,521 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 65,621 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low.

slight wear in both rear top outer arm bushes.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,664 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2007 39,546 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp?

Based on 6,460 MOT tests across 524 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,246
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
524
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 313
position lamp(s) not working 166
coil spring broken 112
coil spring fractured 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
Full Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp reliability report

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FV54 FXW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 93,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV54 FXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FV54 FXW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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