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OU04 BXN

2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,503 mi
Last recorded106,503 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto80,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 BXN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 106,503 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 106,437 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 102,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 102,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 97,169 miles

E.M.L illuminated

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,360 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 84,107 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 77,093 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,148 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 69,148 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 59,854 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,371 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,542 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 32,969 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,347 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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OU04 BXN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 80,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU04 BXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OU04 BXN is a 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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