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BU04 YKF

2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,554 mi
Last recorded132,554 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp93,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 YKF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 132,554 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 126,691 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear silencer mounting missing but system still secure

Pass 8 Jul 2014 118,778 miles

Both rear suspesion top mountings corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear section of exhaust corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2014 118,767 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear suspesion top mountings corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear section of exhaust corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2013 112,704 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 104,739 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 98,491 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 87,233 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 73,835 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 73,835 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 63,036 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 63,036 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2007 54,530 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp?

Based on 6,460 MOT tests across 524 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,246
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
524
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 313
position lamp(s) not working 166
coil spring broken 112
coil spring fractured 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
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BU04 YKF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 93,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 YKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 YKF registered?

BU04 YKF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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