CarVerify

Free Car Check

FT04 TVM

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,968 mi
Last recorded104,968 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 TVM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 104,968 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 99,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 93,433 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 93,385 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flex cracked and blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 89,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 89,413 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 84,780 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 84,775 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 81,617 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2017 81,617 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 76,701 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

Fail 1 Apr 2016 76,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low internal lens broken (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Rear petrol filter corroded but not leaking

Fail 31 Mar 2016 76,612 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty main beam not staying on when operated (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. internal lamp broken lens moving (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Rear petrol filter corroded but not leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2014 70,229 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 70,229 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 64,815 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,793 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,015 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,057 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 43,057 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,873 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,562 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 21,419 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FT04 TVM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FT04 TVM?

You can check the full history of FT04 TVM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FT04 TVM registered?

FT04 TVM is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 August 2004.

Is FT04 TVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT04 TVM shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FT04 TVM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FT04 TVM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.