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BU04 NFY

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,444 mi
Last recorded104,444 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2022 104,444 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 101,436 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 101,435 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 97,327 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 92,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter covered in grease

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 92,175 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter covered in grease

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 83,027 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,828 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 69,213 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 66,967 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 63,478 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 58,811 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 58,806 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 54,927 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 51,972 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 48,805 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,777 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 39,373 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 39,373 miles

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

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

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)

rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2007 32,595 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 NFY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NFY, 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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What year was BU04 NFY registered?

BU04 NFY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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