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BX04 LWS

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,792 mi
Last recorded86,792 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 LWS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 86,792 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2010 72,593 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,833 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,050 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 49,041 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,918 miles

heavy engine oil leak.n/s/f tyre below 1.6 outer edge

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 LWS is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LWS, 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 LWS registered?

BX04 LWS is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2004.

Is BX04 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX04 LWS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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