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FX04 DUA

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,630 mi
Last recorded102,630 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 DUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 102,630 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 91,876 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 84,263 miles

Front doscs corroded

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 84,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front doscs corroded

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 74,724 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 74,724 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 64,862 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,495 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 56,356 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 47,408 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 39,092 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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FX04 DUA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FX04 DUA, 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 FX04 DUA registered?

FX04 DUA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is FX04 DUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX04 DUA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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