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BT04 FKG

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,486 mi
Last recorded147,486 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 FKG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 147,486 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 147,486 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 141,774 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 135,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 135,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 129,391 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 129,390 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Flexible (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 123,077 miles

Exhaust flexi joint damaged/ deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2014 115,637 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 115,637 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 108,154 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 101,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Aug 2012 101,319 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2011 95,894 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 95,894 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 91,827 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 91,827 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front no plate damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2009 87,290 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both outer sills plastic cover / panels loose

front no plate damaged

n/s rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Sep 2008 79,341 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 67,253 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 FKG is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT04 FKG, 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 FKG registered?

BT04 FKG is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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