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BC04 LMX

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,755 mi
Last recorded128,755 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 LMX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 128,755 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 128,755 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 22 Feb 2012 115,001 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 105,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play detected osf and nsf steering rack / rod ends

Pass 27 Jan 2010 93,747 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 93,747 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 72,061 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 72,061 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 44,064 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 29,380 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 LMX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LMX, 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 LMX registered?

BC04 LMX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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