MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,851 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear road wheels has x1 fixing missing
front fog lights not working
headlamp washer jets not working
rear exhaust mount broken
slight engine / gearbox oil leak
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
both rear road wheels has x1 fixing missing
front fog lights not working
headlamp washer jets not working
rear exhaust mount broken
slight engine / gearbox oil leak
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
engine covers fitted
general under body rust
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin os/ns (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BC53 FNG is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FNG, 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 FNG registered?
BC53 FNG is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 February 2004.
Is BC53 FNG safe to buy?
The MOT history for BC53 FNG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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