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FA04 KWZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,716 mi
Last recorded115,716 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 KWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 115,716 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2017 115,646 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,072 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 99,072 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,635 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 63,012 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 63,010 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,767 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 60,767 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 58,591 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,791 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 55,787 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 47,759 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 47,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 37,021 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,591 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 16,892 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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FA04 KWZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FA04 KWZ, 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 FA04 KWZ registered?

FA04 KWZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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The MOT history for FA04 KWZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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