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BU04 YLA

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,617 mi
Last recorded118,617 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 118,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 116,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 115,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 113,608 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 112,110 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 112,110 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 109,452 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 98,757 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 89,342 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 78,468 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 78,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,459 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 53,430 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,095 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,299 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 19,290 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 YLA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 YLA registered?

BU04 YLA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is BU04 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 YLA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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