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BC04 AVY

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,177 mi
Last recorded108,177 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 AVY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 108,177 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 102,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 96,911 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 89,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 83,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2015 83,349 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2013 76,400 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

all brake discs slight corrosion

offside front inner track rod ball end joint slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2013 70,784 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 70,784 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,837 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre splitting on inner wall

Fail 26 Jan 2012 61,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front and offside front tyres splits on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2011 55,873 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs appear worn

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,062 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,767 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 22,663 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 12,554 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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BC04 AVY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BC04 AVY, 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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BC04 AVY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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