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FB04 BOU

2004 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,587 mi
Last recorded148,587 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 BOU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 148,587 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 141,409 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 141,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 134,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 134,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing Glass (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 131,434 miles

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre wall perished and small splits

Fail 11 Aug 2016 131,433 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre wall perished and small splits

Pass 3 Jun 2015 108,601 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 95,330 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 95,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 89,146 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 89,146 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 77,720 miles

n/s/r top mount cracked

o/s/r top mount cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,301 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,854 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 54,275 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,133 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 45,133 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 36,110 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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FB04 BOU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FB04 BOU, 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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FB04 BOU is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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