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BX04 VXH

2004 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,172 mi
Last recorded106,172 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VXH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 106,172 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 95,330 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 95,330 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 86,161 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 77,609 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,988 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,048 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,674 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,968 miles

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

advise wipers not parkin

slight travel on park brake lever

Fail 29 Mar 2010 51,966 miles

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

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

advise wipers not parkin

slight travel on park brake lever

Pass 23 Mar 2009 45,740 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 45,740 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,998 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 32,666 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 32,666 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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 VXH is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VXH, 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 VXH registered?

BX04 VXH is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is BX04 VXH safe to buy?

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