MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all brake pipes greased
all tyres have cracks/cuts to inner side wall of tyre
some movment in steering rack bushes
tyre treads mishaped
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all brake pipes greased
all tyres have cracks/cuts to inner side wall of tyre
some movment in steering rack bushes
tyre treads mishaped
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Off side front headlamp deteriorated producing poor beam image
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge
Both rear tyres perished and worn
Near side front tyre low on tread
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Small screw in centre tread of near side rear tyre
Unable to view inner rear brake pads
Both rear tyres perished and worn
Near side front tyre low on tread
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Small screw in centre tread of near side rear tyre
Unable to view inner rear brake pads
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU04 YKG is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 YKG, 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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BU04 YKG is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2004.
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