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F23 JWG

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

77,928 mi
Last recorded77,928 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF23 JWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 77,928 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 77,928 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 71,315 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 70,663 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 69,194 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 67,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly pitting around outer edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush beginning to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall slight damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 65,173 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 63,881 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 60,746 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 57,972 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 55,584 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 52,868 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,041 miles

Warning lamp on dash

Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,846 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 46,579 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 42,423 miles

slight wear and pitting on front brake discs

Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,268 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 33,720 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 3 Jul 2008 29,711 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 26,302 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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F23 JWG is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 F23 JWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F23 JWG registered?

F23 JWG is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 July 2004.

Is F23 JWG safe to buy?

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