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FD04 VGM

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,416 mi
Last recorded65,416 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 VGM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 65,416 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (Inner & outer) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 57,623 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 57,623 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 55,425 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 55,425 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,287 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 48,814 miles
Fail 11 May 2014 48,814 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 45,523 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 45,420 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,926 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 36,492 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,052 miles

n/s sill cover loose

n/s/f link pin slightly damaged by coil spring

Fail 10 Mar 2010 33,052 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s sill cover loose

n/s/f link pin slightly damaged by coil spring

Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,963 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside sill cover loose under floor

Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,324 miles

wipers smearing slightly , surface corrosion to exhaust , both front tyres worn low/bold on edges with slight damage to outer side walls , o/s/r tyre slightly cracking with puncure in centre tread ,both rear tyres also wearing low small cuts in tread

Pass 13 Feb 2007 16,416 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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FD04 VGM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FD04 VGM, 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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FD04 VGM is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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