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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 brake hoses front and rear corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension badly corroded. Upper arms anti roll bar springs all corroded badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis behind front jacking bung is holed from corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis holed from corrosion behind front jacking bung. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 brake hoses front and rear corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension badly corroded. Upper arms anti roll bar springs all corroded badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam flash works, main beam doesn't remain on (4.1.3 (b))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
washer bottle stagnant
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 86% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring worn spring seated oddly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
both outer sills corroded but covered by plastic sills not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in half (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central strengthening plate excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced central strengthening plate excessively corroded and no longer attached (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring worn spring seated oddly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
both outer sills corroded but covered by plastic sills not allowing full inspection
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section fractured (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner \ outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner \ outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
plastic over sills fitted not allowing full inspection of sill condition
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section fractured (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner \ outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner \ outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
plastic over sills fitted not allowing full inspection of sill condition
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
freeplay detected at parking brake lever
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative and offside (1.7.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
freeplay detected at parking brake lever
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake binding
both rear spring lower seat cushion pads disintegrated
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
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FG54 WGA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 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 WGA, 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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FG54 WGA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 October 2004.
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