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FT04 KBP

2004 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,449 mi
Last recorded77,449 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 KBP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 77,449 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 72,319 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 68,394 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 68,391 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 64,856 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 64,797 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 59,115 miles

both rear tyre inner tread starting to misshape

exhaust rubber mountings starting to perrish

Pass 14 Oct 2015 53,160 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mount missing

Pass 6 Oct 2014 49,652 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 47,911 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 45,804 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,270 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,646 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,859 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 31,308 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 24,339 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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FT04 KBP is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FT04 KBP, 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 FT04 KBP registered?

FT04 KBP is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is FT04 KBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT04 KBP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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