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BF54 OFB

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

57,571 mi
Last recorded57,571 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 OFB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 57,571 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 56,673 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 55,736 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 54,138 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 52,625 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 50,969 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 48,846 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 45,289 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 43,037 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 41,399 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 39,984 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 37,012 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 34,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 32,599 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 32,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,951 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,500 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,076 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008
Pass 5 Sep 2007 17,168 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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BF54 OFB is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BF54 OFB, 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 BF54 OFB registered?

BF54 OFB is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is BF54 OFB safe to buy?

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