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FV54 MWU

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,510 mi
Last recorded90,510 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 MWU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 90,510 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 80,847 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 72,427 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 65,680 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,175 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 10 Apr 2015 65,175 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 27 Mar 2014 61,343 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,343 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 56,991 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 56,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 52,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f track rod has play

o/s/f track rod has play

wipers streaking

Pass 13 Dec 2010 46,761 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,357 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 10 Dec 2009 40,353 miles

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

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer wall

o/s/f anti roll bar rubber cover split

Pass 24 Dec 2008 30,143 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

noise on turning noisey strutt top bearings

Pass 14 Dec 2007 23,207 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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FV54 MWU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FV54 MWU, 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 FV54 MWU registered?

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

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