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BN04 ART

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

82,675 mi
Last recorded82,675 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 ART
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 82,675 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 81,663 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 81,589 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 81,378 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 81,275 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 81,264 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 80,585 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,810 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 77,242 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 74,880 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Both rear tyres perished.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside rear outer brake pad starting to wear low, approx 3mm.

Fail 14 Oct 2015 74,880 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Both rear tyres perished.

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

Nearside rear outer brake pad starting to wear low, approx 3mm.

Fail 15 Oct 2014 71,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Nearside rear brake pads starting to wear low, approx 4mm.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside wiper blade slightly smeary.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 71,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Nearside rear brake pads starting to wear low, approx 4mm.

Offside wiper blade slightly smeary.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 66,845 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,232 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 64,232 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 59,244 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 47,679 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in side wall but not exposing any cords

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 37,589 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,168 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 17,599 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,525 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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BN04 ART is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BN04 ART, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN04 ART registered?

BN04 ART is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 June 2004.

Is BN04 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 ART shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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