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FG54 WGE

2004 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,847 mi
Last recorded88,847 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 WGE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 88,847 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 88,749 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 81,357 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 81,348 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 72,833 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 66,696 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 66,620 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 58,045 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 45,298 miles

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)

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 WGE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG54 WGE registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG54 WGE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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