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BC53 DHX

2004 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,973 mi
Last recorded119,973 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 DHX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 119,973 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 111,968 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 111,966 miles

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 105,358 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 105,356 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 97,325 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 85,160 miles

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)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 85,159 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 74,905 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 64,101 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 58,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 51,656 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,950 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 36,221 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 36,221 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 29,022 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 24,031 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 17,087 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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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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BC53 DHX is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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