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BC04 AWX

2004 Saab 9-3

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

72,255 mi
Last recorded72,255 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 AWX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 72,255 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 72,233 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 65,695 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 61,664 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 57,339 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 53,251 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 49,796 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 49,447 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 48,436 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 48,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 46,085 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 46,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,734 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 42,827 miles

O/S/F/ TYRE OUT SIDE CUT

Fail 8 May 2014 40,438 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 40,438 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 39,335 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 39,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 36,981 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 36,866 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2011 34,156 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,349 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 26,797 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 23,015 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 19,281 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 AWX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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