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A3 BPC

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,792 mi
Last recorded53,792 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 BPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 53,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and n/s/f perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 53,749 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f, n/s/f and o/s/r perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 47,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension strut tops corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2024 47,154 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both front suspension strut tops corroded

exhaust centre silencer outer skin peeling

n/s/r tyre outer edge worn

Pass 30 May 2023 46,550 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 46,548 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 43,682 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 40,940 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 38,885 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 38,882 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 37,052 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 34,694 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 34,694 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 32,735 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 28,840 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 23,121 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 20,269 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2014 20,269 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 16,652 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 14,030 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 12,945 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 11,663 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 10,263 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 8,825 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 8,825 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 6,050 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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A3 BPC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 A3 BPC, 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 A3 BPC registered?

A3 BPC is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is A3 BPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 BPC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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