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FG54 WFP

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,624 mi
Last recorded134,624 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 WFP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 134,624 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 122,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 104,874 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 104,874 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 92,933 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2017 92,932 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper area (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2016 82,350 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 82,350 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,849 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 78,827 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 74,126 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear brake is lightly binding

nearside rear tyre tread is slightly deteriorated/cracking

Fail 17 Sep 2014 74,125 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake is lightly binding

nearside rear tyre tread is slightly deteriorated/cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,882 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated/cracking

offside rear lamp unit is damaged but function not impaired

Fail 20 Sep 2013 67,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated/cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,827 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 63,814 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 49,460 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 49,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,695 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 32,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 WFP is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FG54 WFP, 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 WFP registered?

FG54 WFP is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is FG54 WFP safe to buy?

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