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BW04 UZL

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

142,459 mi
Last recorded142,459 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 UZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 142,459 miles

Nearside Front Upper Strut bearing feels slightly rough when turned in lock.

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 146,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Strut bearing feels slightly rough when turned in lock.

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 132,422 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides outer lenses misted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 132,422 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 124,544 miles

rear discs worn, scored

small oil leak

wiper blades slightly smeary

Fail 3 Jul 2017 124,544 miles

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

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

rear discs worn, scored

small oil leak

wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 6 Jul 2016 111,342 miles

slight play in steering rack

small oil leaks

Pass 1 Jul 2015 102,152 miles

n/s/f tyre on limits

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Jul 2015 102,152 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

n/s/f tyre on limits

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jul 2014 92,751 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 92,751 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 86,951 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 86,951 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,571 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 78,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,563 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 72,563 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 66,149 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,149 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 58,402 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 52,920 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 44,324 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 UZL is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 UZL, 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 UZL is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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