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S444 BJR

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,088 mi
Last recorded73,088 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 BJR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 73,088 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 73,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 72,247 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,073 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 70,073 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,092 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 64,860 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,174 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 53,990 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,133 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,010 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,141 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 40,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,833 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre inner wall has cuts in it

Fail 26 Sep 2009 35,800 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre inner wall has cuts in it

Pass 30 Sep 2008 30,868 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,056 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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S444 BJR is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 S444 BJR, 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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S444 BJR is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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