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FT04 TWP

2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,682 mi
Last recorded157,682 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 TWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 157,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 156,702 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 156,611 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 156,593 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 156,027 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front splitting at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 155,033 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 152,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 148,038 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 143,179 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

small chips in screen

Pass 5 May 2016 136,020 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 120,906 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 87,455 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,714 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 81,714 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 68,946 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,214 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 54,214 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 40,654 miles

off side front tyre 2mm

Fail 7 May 2008 40,654 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

off side front tyre 2mm

Pass 17 Apr 2007 28,413 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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FT04 TWP is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 85,658 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT04 TWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FT04 TWP is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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