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B9 HLY

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,298 mi
Last recorded39,298 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 HLY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 May 2023 39,298 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 36,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 35,989 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 35,771 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 35,567 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 35,334 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2016 35,185 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 34,798 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 7 Sep 2013 32,962 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 30,955 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 29,467 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 28,137 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 25,777 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 23,645 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 18,120 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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B9 HLY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B9 HLY, 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 B9 HLY registered?

B9 HLY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 November 2004.

Is B9 HLY safe to buy?

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