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BU04 LHN

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,103 mi
Last recorded161,103 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 161,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

general underbody wear

Fail 4 Apr 2016 161,103 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

general underbody wear

Pass 2 Apr 2015 152,106 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 152,105 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 141,753 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 141,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 131,258 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 131,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side front noise detected when foot brake applied

Pass 3 Jan 2012 129,326 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 123,426 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 123,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 106,574 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2008 45,677 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 85,217 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 May 2007 61,472 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BU04 LHN 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 60%.

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 LHN, 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 LHN registered?

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

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