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FT04 KEJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

194,246 mi
Last recorded194,246 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 KEJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 194,246 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 182,152 miles

both beam patterns very poor condition

n/s/r tyre worn low

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 2 Feb 2018 181,991 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both badly misted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn low

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 8 Feb 2017 171,223 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 159,440 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

eml light on

front fog lamps inop

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 159,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

eml light on

front fog lamps inop

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 137,835 miles

drivers window inop

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2015 137,835 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

drivers window inop

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2013 117,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Nov 2013 117,875 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Nov 2012 104,443 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 104,443 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 89,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 75,225 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 75,225 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 58,204 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 58,204 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,788 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 43,613 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 KEJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KEJ, 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 KEJ registered?

FT04 KEJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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