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B10 SAA

2004 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,093 mi
Last recorded66,093 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 SAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 66,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 66,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 65,811 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 65,811 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 62,588 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 62,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 59,661 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 51,776 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 43,306 miles

Offside rear seat belt stitching frayed

Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,706 miles

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

Offside rear seat belt webbing frayed

Fail 8 Apr 2015 41,706 miles

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

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

Offside rear seat belt webbing frayed

Pass 3 Apr 2014 38,655 miles

Offside rear seat belt frayed

Offside rear tyre cuts on outer wall and tread on legal limit

Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,975 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice o/s/r tyre on very deep cut yet not deep enough to reach cords.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 30,225 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice o/s/r tyre on very deep cut yet not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 28,661 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,258 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 22,699 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 19,960 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,479 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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B10 SAA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B10 SAA, 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 B10 SAA registered?

B10 SAA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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