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FV54 JHL

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

190,646 mi
Last recorded190,646 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 JHL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 190,646 miles

EML LIGHT ON

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 190,646 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 175,545 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 164,080 miles

play in inner steering rack joints

under-trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2015 163,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front low

both steering arms inner joints on max wear

Pass 27 Sep 2014 157,186 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 13 Sep 2014 156,960 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 24 Sep 2013 151,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml light on

Fail 24 Sep 2013 151,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml light on

Pass 8 Oct 2012 139,508 miles

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

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

Offside front seat belt slow to retract.

Slight play nearside of steering rack.

Fail 8 Oct 2012 139,508 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside front seat belt slow to retract.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 122,681 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S drive shaft inner gaiter split.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Slight play in steering.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 122,681 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S drive shaft inner gaiter split.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in steering.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 101,970 miles

Both front tyres down to 3mm. Keep a check.

Drivers seat belt slow to retract near end of travel when nearly retracted.

Front brake imbalance slightly high.(17%)

Front brake pads getting low O/S more than N/S. O/S/F brake binding slightly.

Slight play in N/S of steering rack.

Wear ridge on front brake discs.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 80,543 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 59,415 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 59,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FV54 JHL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FV54 JHL, 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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FV54 JHL is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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