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BC04 LML

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

167,773 mi
Last recorded167,773 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 LML
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 167,773 miles

Front brake disc are slightly worn

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2020 167,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front brake disc are slightly worn

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 155,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 155,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 143,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 143,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 132,094 miles

All tyres are slightly worn on edges

Both front brake disc are slightly worn

Minor oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2018 132,094 miles

All tyres are slightly worn on edges

Both front brake disc are slightly worn

Minor oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 121,672 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a minor cut on outer wall

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 121,672 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/F Tyre has a minor cut on outer wall

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Oil level low

Pass 30 Mar 2016 106,820 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 103,207 miles

O/S/R TYRE HAS A MINER CUT ON OUTER WALL

OIL LEVEL IS LOW

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 103,207 miles

O/S/R TYRE HAS A MINER CUT ON OUTER WALL

OIL LEVEL IS LOW

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 86,012 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 86,012 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 74,006 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 66,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,930 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,651 miles

rear pads

Pass 22 Aug 2009 36,295 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre poor condition

Fail 22 Aug 2009 36,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,838 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 16,939 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 LML is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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