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BX04 LWN

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

232,820 mi
Last recorded232,820 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 232,820 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 228,188 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 222,772 miles

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

Rear nearside and offside tyres perishing inner side walls

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 217,747 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 214,098 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 209,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 209,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 202,301 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 202,301 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 180,660 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 180,658 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 145,976 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 145,976 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 108,888 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 108,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres inner shoulders wearing uneven.

rear exhaust heatshield adrift.

Fail 24 Mar 2009 87,720 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 87,720 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 61,355 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,441 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 LWN 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 68.4%.

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 LWN, 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 LWN is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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