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BX04 LVZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,245 mi
Last recorded129,245 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 129,245 miles

Offside Front top mount bearing noisy

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 124,813 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 120,534 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 118,163 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Valve stem slightly damaged osr and nsr (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 114,663 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 109,397 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 109,397 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 103,198 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 98,058 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 98,058 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 86,297 miles

Auto-level headlights not working.

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

Rear discs badly corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 75,615 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 62,533 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 60,455 miles

slight play os rack end fr tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2007 58,322 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 55,655 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 LVZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LVZ, 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 LVZ registered?

BX04 LVZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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