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FG54 WFN

2004 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,741 mi
Last recorded143,741 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 WFN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 143,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 143,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 133,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 133,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 124,507 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 114,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 93,136 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 63,190 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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FG54 WFN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG54 WFN, 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 FG54 WFN registered?

FG54 WFN is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is FG54 WFN safe to buy?

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