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BU04 YKG

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,107 mi
Last recorded121,107 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 YKG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 121,107 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 121,107 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 111,329 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 111,273 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 104,888 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 104,845 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 96,978 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 89,217 miles

Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2011 81,075 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 81,075 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 75,998 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 75,998 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2009 71,902 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 59,725 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2007 51,536 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 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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