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DX04 FGM

2004 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,589 mi
Last recorded112,589 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 FGM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 112,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 112,585 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 109,749 miles

brake pedal has a tendency to creep down

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 109,744 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect very dim (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal has a tendency to creep down

Pass 9 Jan 2020 101,793 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 100,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyre's worn 3 - 3.5mm

minor oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2018 100,396 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyre's worn 3 - 3.5mm

minor oil leak

offside rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 17 Feb 2017 95,397 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2016 90,565 miles

O/S/F MACPHERSON CORRODED AT BASE OF SPRING

PLAY IN N/S/R UPPER OUTER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH

PLAY IN O/S/R UPPER OUTER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH

Fail 22 Feb 2016 90,561 miles

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

O/S/F MACPHERSON CORRODED AT BASE OF SPRING

PLAY IN N/S/R UPPER OUTER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH

PLAY IN O/S/F ANTI-ROLLBAR DROP LINK

PLAY IN O/S/R UPPER OUTER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH

Pass 23 Feb 2015 83,530 miles

both headlight patterns poor

play in NSR hub

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Mar 2014 76,942 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,058 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 72,058 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 67,497 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 61,014 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 60,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,930 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 36,147 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 18,360 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 11 Apr 2007 13,789 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DX04 FGM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DX04 FGM, 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 DX04 FGM registered?

DX04 FGM is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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