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BT04 FKR

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

300,561 mi
Last recorded300,561 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 FKR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 300,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 300,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 263,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 223,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 186,244 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 186,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 145,260 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 116,082 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 101,941 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear upper shock absorber mounting bracket corrode not seriously weakened

offside rear top shock absorber bracket corroded not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Nov 2010 94,943 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 94,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 79,786 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 79,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 54,374 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,562 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 FKR is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FKR, 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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BT04 FKR is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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