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BC04 LLN

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,471 mi
Last recorded99,471 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 LLN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 99,471 miles

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

Oil leak

brake disc wear and rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2013 88,375 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 84,476 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,818 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 75,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,387 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 66,525 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 53,316 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 39,352 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 LLN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LLN, 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 LLN registered?

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

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The MOT history for BC04 LLN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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