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BU04 LHW

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,931 mi
Last recorded90,931 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 LHW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 90,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2018 83,508 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,961 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 72,461 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 72,461 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 66,681 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,940 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,679 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 55,653 miles

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

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

rear offsde tyre uneven wear

Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,113 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 25 Aug 2011 43,474 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,409 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 32,570 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 26,323 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 20,234 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 LHW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LHW, 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 LHW registered?

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

Is BU04 LHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 LHW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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