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BU04 YJT

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,846 mi
Last recorded137,846 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 YJT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 137,846 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 135,289 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 133,166 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 131,106 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 128,984 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 128,984 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 124,637 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 124,637 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 116,930 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 111,955 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer light not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak slightly and oil level low ()

both rear tyres are cracking in tread

Pass 3 Apr 2017 107,725 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 104,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexable (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in sidewall

Fail 31 Mar 2016 104,223 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexable (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2015 100,101 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2014 93,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front no plate damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2013 82,778 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 72,410 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 65,559 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,363 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 57,540 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 57,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 55,194 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 YJT is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YJT, 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 YJT registered?

BU04 YJT is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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