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FE54 KMG

2004 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,814 mi
Last recorded157,814 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 KMG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 157,814 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 157,812 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 157,479 miles

some suspension components rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2021

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 156,891 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 156,387 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 155,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 155,291 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 151,866 miles

o/s rear tyre and n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape on inside edge

Fail 31 Aug 2017 151,865 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s rear tyre and n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape on inside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2016 149,847 miles

front brake discs rusty

some travel in foot brake

Pass 1 Aug 2015 142,724 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2015 142,724 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2014 131,529 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 120,245 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 100,849 miles

n/s hand brake has lower effort than o/s

some travel in foot brake

Pass 9 Aug 2011 83,671 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 70,281 miles

n/s hsnd brake has lower effort tham o/s

Pass 21 Aug 2009 53,501 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,075 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,239 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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FE54 KMG is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FE54 KMG, 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 FE54 KMG registered?

FE54 KMG is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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