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BF54 OFC

2004 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,270 mi
Last recorded179,270 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 OFC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2018 179,270 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 179,182 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 168,797 miles

slight play in both rear upper suspension arm outer bushes

Pass 17 Jun 2015 158,420 miles

front number plate in poor condition

slight play in nearside rear upper suspension arm outer bush

slight play in offside rear upper suspension arm outer bush

Pass 19 Jun 2014 147,050 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 131,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 104,423 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 95,193 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 90,857 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 85,973 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 77,999 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 OFC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OFC, 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 OFC registered?

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

Is BF54 OFC safe to buy?

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