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FB04 BPU

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,395 mi
Last recorded149,395 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 BPU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 149,395 miles

Central exhaust rubber missing but exhaust is secure

Front headlight deteriorated

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 149,394 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central exhaust rubber missing but exhaust is secure

Front brake discs scored and pitted

Front headlight deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 138,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade slightly deteriorating

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 126,654 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 115,585 miles

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

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 105,867 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 105,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 96,099 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 89,165 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 82,536 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 70,735 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 70,735 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 53,573 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 53,573 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 31,629 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 31,060 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FB04 BPU is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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