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FE54 KMM

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,441 mi
Last recorded105,441 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 KMM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 105,441 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS & OS Front under floor chassis rails corroded at joint to outer sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

NS & OS Front shock absorber outer casing heavily corroded but not to excess.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close to limit & wearing thin on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear hub assemblies & suspension arms corroded but not to excess.

Fail 9 Dec 2020 105,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front brake application uneven. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened NS & OS Rear shock absorber, Upper attachment brackets. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS & OS. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS & OS Front under floor chassis rails corroded at joint to outer sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

NS & OS Front shock absorber outer casing heavily corroded but not to excess.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close to limit & wearing thin on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing not tested due to excessively binding brake.

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

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

Rear hub assemblies & suspension arms corroded but not to excess.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS & OS Rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 105,347 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 104,882 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front chassis leg rusty

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 102,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlights discolred

Pass 22 Sep 2016 99,770 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 93,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers starting to smear

Fail 1 Oct 2015 93,085 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 12 Sep 2014 86,044 miles

front exhaust flexi worn

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2014 86,044 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi worn

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,508 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 78,508 miles

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

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 worn on outer raised tread

Pass 17 Sep 2012 71,674 miles

dashboard chassis number i.d tag covered by parking tickets

Fail 17 Sep 2012 71,674 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dashboard chassis number i.d tag covered by parking tickets

wipers smeary.advise renewing

Pass 22 Sep 2011 66,485 miles

boot stiff

Fail 22 Sep 2011 66,485 miles

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

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

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

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

boot stiff

Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,226 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,365 miles

Brake pad thickness unable to access visually

Wipers slightly smeary

Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,128 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 46,126 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear boot hatch hinges partially seized

rear brakes squeaky on application

Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,520 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 41,517 miles

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FE54 KMM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FE54 KMM, 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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FE54 KMM is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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