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BU04 LJC

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

166,721 mi
Last recorded166,721 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 LJC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 166,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 166,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 149,228 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vech showing age related corrosion on underside

Fail 12 Jun 2024 148,767 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced out rigger on underside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vech showing age related corrosion on underside

Pass 13 Jun 2023 132,284 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount making a noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear caliper a bit sticky

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 113,729 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 109,207 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both exhaust rubbers perished at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mount bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 108,886 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 108,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2016 92,722 miles

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

exhaust poor condition

Fail 16 May 2016 92,692 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2015 83,431 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 76,616 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 70,050 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 62,655 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 62,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 56,326 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 51,185 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 51,185 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,454 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 46,454 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Fail 27 May 2009 46,417 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 May 2008 35,228 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2008 35,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 23,227 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 LJC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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