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BU04 LHG

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,266 mi
Last recorded139,266 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 LHG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 139,266 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front n/s (1.7.5a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front o/s (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view front n/s mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 123,083 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 117,495 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 117,490 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 105,879 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 105,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged but not to excess or to cord at time of inspection

Pass 11 Sep 2012 92,871 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 92,871 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 79,622 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 66,335 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 66,335 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2010 58,769 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,576 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has split to outter side wall

Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,331 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,698 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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BU04 LHG is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BU04 LHG, 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 BU04 LHG registered?

BU04 LHG is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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