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CU04 BFY

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,236 mi
Last recorded109,236 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 BFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 109,236 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES PERISHED,IN POOR CONDITION. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 109,134 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Unable to secure. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking Reservoir area. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES PERISHED,IN POOR CONDITION. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 102,932 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple leaks,close to limit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pinholed. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorber mountings corroded.Both sides.

Fail 20 Mar 2025 102,932 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Power steering component leaking Reservoir cap area. (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple leaks,close to limit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pinholed. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorber mountings corroded.Both sides.

Pass 21 Mar 2024 97,111 miles

Dashboard warnings illuminated.

Engine torque arm bush deteriorated.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald,inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Slight play at wheel.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir area. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorber mounts corroded.

Fail 21 Mar 2024 97,111 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Dashboard warnings illuminated.

Engine torque arm bush deteriorated.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald,inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Slight play at wheel.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir area. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorber mounts corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2023 90,363 miles

Brake fluid change due?

Fuel cap deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir area. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 84,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 82,717 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Fail 2 Mar 2021 82,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Pass 18 Mar 2020 81,972 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 81,966 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,766 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 80,617 miles

Power steering component leaking Steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 73,300 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 65,128 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f wheel is slightly binding

Pass 15 Apr 2016 58,287 miles

coolant leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 53,845 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 53,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 47,035 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,071 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 35,440 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,975 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 24,983 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 19,314 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 14,708 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 14,706 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 10,058 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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CU04 BFY is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 CU04 BFY, 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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CU04 BFY is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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