MOT Status
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109,236 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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.
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.
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.
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.
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))
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))
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
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))
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
coolant leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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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