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BX04 VXK

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,748 mi
Last recorded93,748 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 VXK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 93,748 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 91,552 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 88,831 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 88,816 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (contaminating suspension arm) (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 86,869 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 80,940 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 80,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 74,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 70,338 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,616 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 50,363 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 38,991 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 38,987 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,408 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,892 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,314 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 25,314 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,711 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,683 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 20,681 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 17,995 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 17,995 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 VXK is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VXK, 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 VXK is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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