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BU04 LHX

2004 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,894 mi
Last recorded136,894 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 LHX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 136,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust flexi corroded front

Fail 29 Jun 2017 136,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust flexi corroded front

Pass 28 Jun 2016 125,376 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2015 119,868 miles

All springs slight corrosion

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 112,209 miles

offside rear tyre perishing between treads

Fail 19 May 2014 112,209 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre perishing between treads

Pass 21 May 2013 103,688 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

Fail 20 May 2013 103,687 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

Fail 5 Apr 2012 96,930 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 96,930 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 89,294 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 89,291 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 81,238 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 74,408 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 65,139 miles

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)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 65,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 36,968 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 LHX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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