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SF53 EDX

2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,350 mi
Last recorded96,350 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 EDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 96,350 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 31 Jan 2011 92,213 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 86,665 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 81,088 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 81,088 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 75,934 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 75,934 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 69,439 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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SF53 EDX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 85,658 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 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF53 EDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF53 EDX registered?

SF53 EDX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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