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BX04 LVV

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,257 mi
Last recorded51,257 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 LVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2018 51,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat slow to retract

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 49,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front seat belt retracting slowly

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 46,640 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside seat belt slow retracting

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,848 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,406 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 33,440 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,483 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,442 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2009 12,666 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 7,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2007 2,932 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 LVV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LVV, 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 LVV registered?

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

Is BX04 LVV safe to buy?

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