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FC04 VKD

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,581 mi
Last recorded132,581 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 VKD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2024 132,581 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 128,837 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 122,409 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 115,599 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 107,812 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 97,736 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 90,270 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 87,503 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,086 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 72,333 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 64,755 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 57,108 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 49,902 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 26 Jan 2011 37,493 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 28,396 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 21,252 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 14,171 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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FC04 VKD is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FC04 VKD, 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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FC04 VKD is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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