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BT04 FKX

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,115 mi
Last recorded90,115 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 90,115 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 89,200 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 May 2023 89,199 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 87,126 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 84,305 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 84,305 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 80,659 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 80,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 78,699 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 78,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,371 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall slight damage

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 74,447 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 74,447 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 74,237 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight deteriation

Pass 25 Aug 2015 74,195 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 74,195 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 73,354 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

fuel tank straps are slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 73,354 miles

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

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

fuel tank straps are slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,498 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 66,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,178 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,786 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 56,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,633 miles

front discs slightly worn

rear brake discs worn

rear inner brake pad not visable

Pass 29 Jun 2009 49,152 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 40,847 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 40,847 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 32,859 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 FKX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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