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BX04 LVJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,219 mi
Last recorded93,219 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 LVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 93,219 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 93,196 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake flexi hose insecure and chaffing on shock absorber bracket

Offside Rear brake flexi/pipe insecure at mounting bracket

Pass 18 Oct 2017 85,307 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 85,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front flexi brake pipe insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 78,909 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 78,908 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users under tray (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 71,572 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake bind slight

air con pump noisy

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber mounts corroded to excess

offside front brake bind slight

stability control light indicating a fault

Fail 31 Oct 2014 65,415 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

traction control light indicating a fault

Pass 31 Oct 2014 65,415 miles

traction control light indicating a fault

Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,385 miles

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

traction control light indicating a fault

Fail 13 Nov 2013 60,385 miles

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

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

traction control light indicating a fault

Pass 15 Nov 2012 55,256 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 55,253 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn and pitted

traction control light indicating a fault

Pass 31 Oct 2011 49,639 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 45,275 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 45,275 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear brake disc worn pitted

stability light indicating a fault

Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear doors not opening from inside

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,642 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 21,827 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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BX04 LVJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BX04 LVJ, 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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BX04 LVJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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