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FT04 KFA

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019

Brake servo looks damp, potentially misting engine oil.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp intensity obviously reduced.

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Auxiliary belt contaminated with oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2019

Headlamp aim not tested Beam image un-defined due to deterioration of head-lamp lens. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake servo looks damp, potentially misting engine oil.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp intensity obviously reduced.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Auxiliary belt contaminated with oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 118,518 miles

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

offside and nearside outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 116,987 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 116,987 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 113,357 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 113,357 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 105,375 miles

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)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 105,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 142,958 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 90,733 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 80,299 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 80,299 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 70,715 miles

Oil level low and slight leak on offside of engine under car

Fail 9 Jul 2010 70,534 miles

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

Oil level low and slight leak on offside of engine under car

Inner wall on offside front tyre cut/split

Pass 20 Jul 2009 56,005 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing at inner edge.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 40,308 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 27,045 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/rear tyre very near limet

Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,045 miles

n/s/rear tyre very near limet

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 KFA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 KFA, 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 KFA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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