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BU04 LHJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,277 mi
Last recorded129,277 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 LHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 129,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door mirror damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2020 129,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick And offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Egg on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Door mirror damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 109,356 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 109,356 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 103,476 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 103,399 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 93,369 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,958 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,135 miles

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)

both rear tyres deteriorated

oil leak

windscreen wipers do not self park

Fail 26 Mar 2016 84,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

both rear tyres deteriorated

oil leak

windscreen wipers do not self park

Pass 14 Mar 2015 76,238 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2015 76,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2014 73,367 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2013 69,565 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,419 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 59,703 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 59,703 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 54,552 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise both front tyres low 4 mm

Pass 13 Mar 2010 54,552 miles

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

advise both front tyres low 4 mm

Pass 21 Mar 2009 49,279 miles

advise slight play on near side rear top suspension arm uneven tyre wear on both rear tyres on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,164 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,945 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 LHJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BU04 LHJ, 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 LHJ registered?

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

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