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FT04 KCA

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 KCA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake disc back plates very rusty

engine oil leak. need further diagnosis

Fail 20 Apr 2023

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake disc back plates very rusty

engine oil leak. need further diagnosis

Pass 13 Apr 2022

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake disc back plates

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2022

Front Headlamp not working on main beam possible stalk issue (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake disc back plates

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2021

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all brake disc back plates rusty

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2021

Front Headlamp not working on main beam stalk fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all brake disc back plates rusty

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2020

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2020

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2019
Pass 6 Apr 2018

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 95,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner 225/45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Axle beam corroded

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 95,566 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner 225/45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Axle beam corroded

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 95,072 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre worn on edges

rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2016 95,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (D) bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre worn on edges

rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 88,722 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

brake peddle makes a creaking noise when applied

rear subframe/suspention units corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2015 88,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

brake peddle makes a creaking noise when applied

rear subframe/suspention units corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,844 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear subframe corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2014 79,843 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 71,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion check carried out best to capeability on n/s and o/s body sills due to covers fitted at time of test

n/s/f and o/s/f door striker plates deterorating

Fail 8 Feb 2013 71,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion check carried out best to capeability on n/s and o/s body sills due to covers fitted at time of test

n/s/f and o/s/f door striker plates deterorating

Fail 23 Feb 2012 62,541 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 62,541 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 53,268 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 41,712 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 25,759 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 20,491 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 KCA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 KCA, 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 KCA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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