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LC54 FMD

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

148,907 mi
Last recorded148,907 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 FMD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 148,907 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear exhaust system leaking

Fail 8 Sep 2025 148,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust system leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2024 146,561 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 142,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 140,382 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 140,376 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 134,536 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 121,768 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2019 114,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on tread area 225/45 R17

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald raised inner edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2019 114,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread area 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on tread area 225/45 R17

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald raised inner edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2018 97,224 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 97,223 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 91,250 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 89,717 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,192 miles

advise rear brake pads wearing low and brake discs corroded.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 85,050 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 85,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 81,641 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 71,769 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 60,048 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,734 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 30,842 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 26,404 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 20,674 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LC54 FMD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LC54 FMD, 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 LC54 FMD registered?

LC54 FMD is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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