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BX04 LWL

2004 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,074 mi
Last recorded57,074 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 57,074 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 56,237 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 55,306 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 54,563 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 53,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 53,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 53,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 52,764 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 51,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 49,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit current tread depth 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 49,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit current tread depth 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 47,327 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 47,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 45,764 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 45,764 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 43,130 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 43,130 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 40,598 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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 6 Mar 2013 38,400 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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 6 Mar 2012 37,028 miles

n/s/r tyre outer side wall in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,478 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,518 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn on edges down to 2mm

Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,273 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 29,273 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,391 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 18,962 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 LWL 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 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 LWL, 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 LWL registered?

BX04 LWL is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BX04 LWL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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