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BW04 UYV

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,244 mi
Last recorded143,244 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 143,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

ex heatshield loose.

undertray loose.

Fail 2 Oct 2019 143,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

ex heatshield loose.

undertray loose.

Pass 30 Aug 2018 125,275 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper retaining clip missing (caliper secure)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 125,275 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake caliper retaining clip missing (caliper secure)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 116,766 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 108,230 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 98,956 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 88,561 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 79,108 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,288 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,433 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 57,136 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 164,835 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 51,693 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 44,887 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 37,269 miles

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)

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 UYV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BW04 UYV, 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 UYV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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