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BX04 LWP

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,711 mi
Last recorded128,711 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 128,711 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 128,505 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 128,503 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 122,125 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 116,215 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 108,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 101,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Exhaust mount broken

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 101,505 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 94,486 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 89,813 miles

Seccond hand suspension arm fitted to nearside rear

Fail 6 Sep 2013 89,712 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 82,182 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 75,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,191 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 67,986 miles

Both front tyres are cutting out on inner edges

Offside rear tyre is cutting out on the inner edge

front number plate starting to delaminate along top edge

Fail 13 Sep 2010 67,986 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are cutting out on inner edges

Offside rear tyre is cutting out on the inner edge

front number plate starting to delaminate along top edge

Pass 21 Nov 2009 60,080 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,999 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,577 miles

Oil leak

Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,282 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 27,280 miles

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

Covers and trays preventing access to some components.

Front brake pads are very low.

N /s rear tyre has multiple nails in the tread.

O/s front tyre is on the limit & has a cut in the inner wall.

Oil leaks on engine.

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 LWP is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LWP, 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 LWP is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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