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BU04 LJK

2004 Saab 93

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,264 mi
Last recorded117,264 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9384,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 LJK
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 117,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 117,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 107,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 91,060 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 87,275 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 84,300 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 82,299 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 82,298 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 79,546 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 76,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 71,743 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 67,443 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,363 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 58,813 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 54,080 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,557 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,700 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 36,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,184 miles

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2007 24,242 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)

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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BU04 LJK is a 2004 Saab 93 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 84,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 LJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 93 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 LJK registered?

BU04 LJK is a 2004 Saab 93, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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