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FE54 KMO

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,663 mi
Last recorded164,663 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 KMO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 164,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 153,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 153,157 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.61mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Connection on caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 142,731 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Wire on underside poorly secured

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 142,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Alloy arm with level sensor fitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Wire on underside poorly secured

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 134,771 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 124,500 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2015 115,155 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 115,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 113,206 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 113,206 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 109,495 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 109,495 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 105,415 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 105,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 101,332 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 84,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both front brake disks worn

both rear brake disks worn

Pass 11 Dec 2009 64,679 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all engine levels low [topped up]

plastic engine, underbody and sill covers fitted. luggage in boot area. unsble to carry out full inspection

puncture to nearside rear [repaired]

Pass 1 Nov 2008 44,592 miles

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

front tyre wear o/s @ 2.5/3mm, n/s @ 2mm ( limit 1.6mm )

slight imbalances at front and rear brakes ( on release )

suspect front inner brake pads wearing

Pass 2 Nov 2007 32,370 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FE54 KMO is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KMO, 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 KMO is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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