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BW04 UYC

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

184,400 mi
Last recorded184,400 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 UYC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 184,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 9 Jan 2019 174,528 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 174,518 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 163,448 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 163,448 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 160,582 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake just met the requirement.it seems to be it need adjusting or repairing

Fail 3 Jan 2017 160,582 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 146,126 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 145,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 122,333 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 131,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 119,689 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 106,234 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 106,234 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 89,055 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 89,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 72,704 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 72,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear discs and pads worn

Pass 27 Jul 2009 61,974 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,081 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 50,081 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 40,082 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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BW04 UYC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BW04 UYC, 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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BW04 UYC is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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