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BC04 LJV

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,211 mi
Last recorded140,211 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 140,211 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 140,211 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 139,175 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

jacking block missing offside rear

nearside front sidelight not working at start of test , working at end of test . advise replace bulb

Pass 5 Aug 2014 135,992 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 135,992 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 135,255 miles

front wipers are perishing

Fail 24 Jul 2013 135,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front wipers are perishing

handbrake travel

nearside front brake disc is pitted

nearside rear brake pads are low

rear brake discs are pitted

front and rear brake hose ferrules are corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 131,950 miles

both front brake discs are pitted and lipped

both front wiper blades are starting to perish

both rear brake discs are pitted

front number plate is slightly blemished

nearside rear tyre is low on tread

Pass 25 Nov 2010 117,224 miles

advise - o/s/f brake disc pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2009 94,617 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 94,617 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 71,950 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Aug 2007 53,404 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise - o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 23 Aug 2007 53,404 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise - o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BC04 LJV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJV, 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 BC04 LJV registered?

BC04 LJV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 August 2004.

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