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BX04 LVK

2004 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

142,284 mi
Last recorded142,284 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 LVK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 142,284 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 139,123 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 138,161 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 138,150 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 137,461 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 137,082 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body corroded

both rear shocks corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2021 136,726 miles

Both rear shock-absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 136,361 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 135,115 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 134,195 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 133,563 miles

Fuel Tank Securing Strap Corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 133,539 miles

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

Fuel Tank Securing Strap Corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 131,937 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 129,529 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 125,992 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion under car

covers under car

Pass 24 Jul 2013 125,043 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 124,896 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 123,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 121,250 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 121,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre slight low pressure

Pass 1 Mar 2010 114,453 miles

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)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 114,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 108,011 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 108,007 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Clutch pedal very low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 95,019 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 94,188 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 LVK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 LVK, 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 LVK is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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