MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advise both rear tyres heavily feathered on inner edges also near side rear tyre cracking.
Advise drivers door check strap worn/knocking.
Advise small cut in near side front tyre.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Advise both rear tyres heavily feathered on inner edges also near side rear tyre cracking.
Advise drivers door check strap worn/knocking.
Advise small cut in near side front tyre.
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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BC53 DHX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 BC53 DHX, 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 BC53 DHX registered?
BC53 DHX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 February 2004.
Is BC53 DHX safe to buy?
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