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BT04 FKM

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

184,554 mi
Last recorded184,554 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 FKM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 184,554 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 172,892 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 165,504 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 156,105 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 145,495 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 135,063 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 125,233 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 114,631 miles

Nearside inner tie rod has play

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

handbrake 16%

Fail 7 Dec 2015 114,629 miles

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

Steering locking device insecure ignition assy (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside inner tie rod has play

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

handbrake 16%

Pass 25 Oct 2014 103,791 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 93,235 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 83,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 70,236 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s steering inner arm has slight play

underbody & sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2010 63,268 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,722 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 45,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 May 2007 36,593 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 FKM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FKM, 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 FKM registered?

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

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