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BU04 NGF

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Tid

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,698 mi
Last recorded117,698 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Tid84,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 NGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Tid
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 117,698 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 109,378 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 109,378 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 90,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 90,588 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Tid?

Based on 774 MOT tests across 296 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,727
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
296
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 9
position lamp(s) not working 7
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BU04 NGF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Tid in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 84,098 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 Vector Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 NGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 NGF registered?

BU04 NGF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Vector Tid, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is BU04 NGF safe to buy?

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