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BX04 CXT

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,164 mi
Last recorded87,164 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 CXT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,164 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 84,137 miles

both front tyres some wear on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2014 74,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 64,955 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 64,955 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,664 miles

offside rear tyre approaching minimum and bald on edges

oily residue offside of engine

wipers deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,652 miles

front pads on limit (( very low ))

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side front shock absorber corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2010 41,893 miles

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

Reverse lights inop

Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,403 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 37,401 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 34,173 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 25,101 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 25,101 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BX04 CXT is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BX04 CXT, 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 BX04 CXT registered?

BX04 CXT is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is BX04 CXT safe to buy?

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