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BW04 ZJJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,889 mi
Last recorded164,889 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 ZJJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 164,889 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 155,544 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 155,544 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 152,325 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 152,325 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 142,733 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 142,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 131,900 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 131,900 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 127,031 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 858,762 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 103,927 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 99,210 miles

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Slight play in Offside steering rack joint

Pass 22 Mar 2010 94,624 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2009 90,360 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 85,483 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 61,920 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 ZJJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BW04 ZJJ, 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 ZJJ registered?

BW04 ZJJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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