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BW04 UYZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,010 mi
Last recorded99,010 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 UYZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 99,010 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 99,001 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel PEDAL CREEP DOWN (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 98,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 98,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 96,196 miles

Front and Rear brake pads worn thin

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

Heat shield loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Apr 2018 96,192 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front and Rear brake pads worn thin

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

Heat shield loose

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Feb 2016 95,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 82,665 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 82,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 65,146 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 51,554 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 51,554 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,211 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2010 38,397 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 36,661 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 36,661 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,035 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 26,820 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 UYZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UYZ, 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 BW04 UYZ registered?

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

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