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BF54 OGC

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,092 mi
Last recorded132,092 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 OGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 132,092 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 132,087 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis support to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 129,922 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 128,226 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 125,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 123,922 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 121,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 118,482 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 114,347 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 109,935 miles

Oil leak

oil level low

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 105,301 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 105,301 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 97,751 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside and nearside front brake disc plates heavily lipped

Pass 20 Dec 2011 92,559 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 86,699 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 81,378 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 81,378 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 74,009 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 68,771 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 64,326 miles

front tyres both very close to limit

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 OGC is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc 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 BF54 OGC, 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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BF54 OGC is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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