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BU04 NFL

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,310 mi
Last recorded76,310 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 76,310 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 72,052 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 68,939 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 68,939 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 66,424 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 64,784 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 64,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 61,784 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 58,887 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 58,887 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,974 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 55,974 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 52,884 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,266 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2008 35,102 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s rear suspension

Fail 25 Apr 2008 35,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 27,282 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 NFL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NFL, 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 NFL is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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