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BU04 LJJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

250,578 mi
Last recorded250,578 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 LJJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 May 2022 250,578 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer rubber mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak Radiator ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. 225/45R17. 94W. Extra load. Continental (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 250,557 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 246,718 miles

Engine radiator insecure brackets corroded

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 246,715 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine radiator insecure brackets corroded

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 241,011 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 241,011 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 235,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

number plate slight cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2017 235,207 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened both excessively deteriorated (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

number plate slight cracked

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 227,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil Leak

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 227,336 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil Leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 221,346 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 212,042 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 197,231 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 184,128 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 170,701 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 170,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

N/S/R tyre BALD on the inner edge will be worn to the cords VERY soon

Fail 19 Mar 2010 154,362 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 154,362 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 132,696 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 3 Mar 2008 99,394 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 72,174 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 LJJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJJ, 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 LJJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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