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BU04 YKJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,524 mi
Last recorded129,524 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 YKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2012 129,524 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front undertray insecure on offside

nearside front tyre on 2mm wearbar

Pass 18 Sep 2012 129,524 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front undertray insecure on offside

nearside front tyre on 2mm wearbar

Pass 26 Sep 2011 110,145 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 110,145 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

nearside and offside front tyres deterioratingon inner sidewall 225/45/17

Fail 14 Jun 2010 84,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 84,812 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 79,002 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 78,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/rear tyre worn low on inside edge.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 63,242 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 40,212 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 YKJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YKJ, 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 YKJ registered?

BU04 YKJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is BU04 YKJ safe to buy?

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