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FT04 KBZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,658 mi
Last recorded77,658 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2007
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 KBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2007 77,658 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 77,658 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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 KBZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KBZ, 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 KBZ registered?

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

Is FT04 KBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT04 KBZ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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