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FG54 WGF

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

134,008 mi
Last recorded134,008 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 WGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 134,008 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 134,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 133,511 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 133,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 130,959 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 130,955 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 127,029 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 127,029 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 122,507 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 122,507 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2016 115,443 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 115,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 103,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 103,963 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 91,533 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 83,107 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 83,105 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 15 Nov 2011 75,699 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 67,211 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 59,049 miles

front pads low

Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,270 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 49,270 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 41,457 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 WGF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WGF, 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 WGF registered?

FG54 WGF is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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