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DH04 BUP

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,884 mi
Last recorded127,884 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH04 BUP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 127,884 miles

oil leak from the flywheel side

Pass 16 Jul 2021 119,951 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 119,732 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm OUTER BUSH has excess play [ boomerang shaped arms] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm OUTER BUSH has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2020 112,700 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 104,415 miles

Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A below 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 104,415 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel cannister corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine oil low

Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A below 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 91,949 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 91,947 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 84,391 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside. inner edges are low but no cords are visible (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall is damaged but no cords are visible

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 77,312 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 77,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 64,652 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,652 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 53,199 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 50,357 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,560 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,011 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,751 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,293 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 26,439 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,681 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,461 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 22,461 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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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DH04 BUP is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 DH04 BUP, 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 DH04 BUP registered?

DH04 BUP is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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