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BW04 ZTE

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,889 mi
Last recorded110,889 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 110,889 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 96,980 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 96,980 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 84,531 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 78,214 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2012 73,300 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 67,423 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 67,239 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 62,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2009 55,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2008 47,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2007 40,338 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 ZTE is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

BW04 ZTE is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is BW04 ZTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 ZTE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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