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B12 WKR

2004 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,679 mi
Last recorded119,679 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 WKR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 119,679 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake hose outer cover slight damage

Pass 9 Apr 2018 116,628 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 113,161 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Handbrake travel high

O/S/F shocker damp and corroded

O/S/R tyre badly perished

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 112,207 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 108,475 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 29 Nov 2013 102,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 102,514 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 95,964 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 82,736 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 64,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs lipped

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,708 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,930 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 19,713 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 19,712 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 14,247 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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B12 WKR is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 84,481 miles. This 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 B12 WKR, 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 B12 WKR registered?

B12 WKR is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is B12 WKR safe to buy?

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