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FD04 VGT

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,256 mi
Last recorded173,256 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 VGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2017 173,256 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced u v damage to lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced u v damage to lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 163,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 163,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 152,374 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 152,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 142,096 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 133,609 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 124,565 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 117,167 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 107,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2011 107,748 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 4 May 2010 98,303 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 93,181 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 82,109 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 64,384 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 64,384 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 VGT is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VGT, 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 FD04 VGT registered?

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

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