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BU04 YKX

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

135,361 mi
Last recorded135,361 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 YKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 135,361 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 128,947 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 124,124 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 124,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 118,369 miles

Rear brake pads starting to get low

Both rear coil springs corroded

Engine covers/undertrays

Offside front shock absorber corroded

Offside front tyre on 3mm + wearing on egdes

Signs of corrosion starting on offside rear wheel arch

Pass 14 Jun 2016 110,853 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 103,692 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 12 Jun 2014 96,663 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

very slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 15 Jun 2013 89,185 miles

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

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

trims fitted to the outer sills and covering the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 25 Jun 2012 83,638 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front top strut bearing noisy

Pass 10 Jun 2011 75,219 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 67,201 miles

NSF Tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall but no cord exposed at time of test

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 56,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 16 Jun 2008 49,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 18 Jun 2007 37,073 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 YKX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YKX, 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 YKX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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