MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,973 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking leaking from caliper (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front tyre deteriorated but not reaching ply or showing codes
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Oil leak ()
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front tyre deteriorated but not reaching ply or showing codes
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Oil leak ()
brake fluid needs topping up
Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
e.m light on
steering lock not working but immobiliser fitted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
e.m light on
steering lock not working but immobiliser fitted
Engine k light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak timming chain area
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine k light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak timming chain area
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
e.m.l light staying on
osr and nsr discs worn and corrored slightly
osr and nsr tyres uneven wear inside edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
e.m.l light staying on
osr and nsr discs worn and corrored slightly
osr and nsr tyres uneven wear inside edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
surface rust on all discs
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
surface rust on all discs
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU04 LJL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 LJL, 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 LJL is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2004.
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