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BU04 YKB

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

168,087 mi
Last recorded168,087 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 YKB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 168,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 140,167 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 117,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate damaged but still readable

Fail 19 May 2014 117,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 19 Jun 2013 109,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing

rear tyres blocking

Pass 8 May 2012 100,257 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

nsr & osr pads wearing thin inner

os mirror casing damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2011 91,056 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 85,300 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 79,253 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 63,775 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 49,118 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 YKB is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YKB, 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 YKB registered?

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

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