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AV54 BPX

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,136 mi
Last recorded153,136 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 BPX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 153,136 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2020 148,809 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing /track arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 28 Feb 2019 141,460 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying on edge of belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 141,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions also on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying on edge of belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 134,707 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 134,706 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 126,957 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 117,824 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 108,572 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 98,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 87,359 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 70,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

windscreen chipped on several places

Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,843 miles

Both rear upper trailing arm bushes have slight play.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,337 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,316 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,132 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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AV54 BPX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV54 BPX, 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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AV54 BPX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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