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BF54 OFH

2004 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,923 mi
Last recorded66,923 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 OFH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 66,923 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jun 2018 66,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,573 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 62,258 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 62,258 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 59,763 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 9 Jun 2014 57,300 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,648 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,165 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 51,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nail in shoulder of offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,721 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,007 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 32,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 32,306 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,103 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,499 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 OFH is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFH, 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 OFH registered?

BF54 OFH is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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