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BT04 FKK

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,593 mi
Last recorded126,593 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 FKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 126,593 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 115,830 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 115,823 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 95,328 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 94,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

ENGINE HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK

LOW WASHER FLUID AND ANTI SKID WARNING LIT

Pass 8 Oct 2010 77,016 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 77,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

rear discs worn, corroded and scored

Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,450 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,404 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 50,340 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 37,007 miles

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

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 FKK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FKK, 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 FKK registered?

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

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