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FG54 WGA

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

69,842 mi
Last recorded69,842 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 WGA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 69,842 miles

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))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 69,842 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 69,420 miles

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))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 69,420 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 68,310 miles

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))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 68,310 miles

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 67,714 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 67,714 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 66,861 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 66,861 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 65,551 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 64,164 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 62,200 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 62,200 miles

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 60,282 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

freeplay detected at parking brake lever

Fail 1 Nov 2017 60,282 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 58,152 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 58,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 55,497 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

both rear spring lower seat cushion pads disintegrated

Pass 15 Oct 2014 52,791 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 49,171 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 49,171 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 45,164 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 45,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 40,393 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 35,650 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 29,918 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 29,918 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,450 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 22,093 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 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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