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FT04 KBX

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,940 mi
Last recorded128,940 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 KBX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 128,940 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 128,940 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 117,131 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both side. (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 106,198 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 106,198 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 99,016 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 90,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 90,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,746 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 82,746 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 76,753 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 76,753 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

radiator under tray slightly damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2011 69,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 62,101 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 54,678 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 46,881 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,017 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 KBX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FT04 KBX, 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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FT04 KBX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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