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FG54 WFW

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,302 mi
Last recorded132,302 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 WFW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 132,302 miles

Exhaust front flexi is getting corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 132,302 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust front flexi is getting corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 122,453 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 108,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 96,945 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 96,945 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 84,109 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 84,104 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

brake lines unclipped at rear/slight exhaust slight blow on join

Pass 30 Jul 2012 72,469 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 72,469 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 61,166 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,968 miles

exhaust hanger is corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,381 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 25,610 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 22,224 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 WFW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WFW, 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 WFW registered?

FG54 WFW is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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