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BU04 LHR

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,004 mi
Last recorded123,004 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 LHR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 123,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 116,896 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

FRONT FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 115,171 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

discs worn

slight play in the ball joints

Fail 14 Dec 2013

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

discs worn

slight play in the ball joints

Pass 29 Dec 2012 99,215 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 93,503 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 85,221 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 76,515 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 76,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 62,063 miles

both front tyres off side plus near side rear top hub bushes have slight play

Pass 8 May 2007 52,095 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 LHR is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LHR, 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 BU04 LHR registered?

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

Is BU04 LHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 LHR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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