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BD54 MXA

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,424 mi
Last recorded41,424 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 MXA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 41,424 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 41,424 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 40,368 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 40,026 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 39,996 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 39,924 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 39,893 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 39,870 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 39,846 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 39,823 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 39,800 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 38,435 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 37,126 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 35,635 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 34,472 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,666 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 28,721 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 28,721 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2008 25,670 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 23,219 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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BD54 MXA is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BD54 MXA, 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 BD54 MXA registered?

BD54 MXA is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 December 2004.

Is BD54 MXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD54 MXA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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