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FG54 WFM

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,166 mi
Last recorded178,166 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid95,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 WFM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 178,166 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Dec 2017 178,159 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2016 161,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 141,282 miles

engine covers fitted.

engine manegment light stays on.

tow bar not fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 24 Nov 2015 141,282 miles

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

engine covers fitted.

engine manegment light stays on.

tow bar not fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 132,463 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 127,782 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 122,800 miles

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

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear tyre cracks on outer sidewall

rear brake discs slighgtly worn / corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2012 122,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear tyre cracks on outer sidewall

rear brake discs slighgtly worn / corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2011 106,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

sidewall cracks on offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2011 106,197 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

sidewall cracks on offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2010 90,013 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 80,541 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 70,329 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 65,506 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 7,269 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
8,780
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
coil spring broken 175
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
Full Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid reliability report

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FG54 WFM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 95,286 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG54 WFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG54 WFM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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