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BT04 FKD

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,188 mi
Last recorded96,188 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 FKD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 96,188 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 96,138 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 96,138 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 May 2016 95,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 17 94W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 17 94W (4.1.E.1)

front bumper insecure

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 8 May 2015 80,763 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 80,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,388 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 74,926 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 74,926 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 71,491 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 69,004 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 60,929 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 52,370 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 41,546 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 41,309 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2007 32,257 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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BT04 FKD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol 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 BT04 FKD, 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 BT04 FKD registered?

BT04 FKD is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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