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BJ54 BWZ

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

184,013 mi
Last recorded184,013 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 BWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2018 184,013 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Worn down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2017 180,964 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 180,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 180,667 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 180,667 miles

Emissions not tested system leaking to excess (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system rotten and leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect misted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 175,201 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres and rear tyres inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 168,396 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 157,805 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 157,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 136,308 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 122,394 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 108,782 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 89,317 miles

fuel cap replaced with locking temp cap

Fail 16 Oct 2009 89,305 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap replaced with locking temp cap

Pass 14 Oct 2008 73,670 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 55,551 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

n/s/f tyre inner side wall has slight cut , but not down to cords

Fail 19 Oct 2007 55,551 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

n/s/f tyre inner side wall has slight cut , but not down to cords

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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BJ54 BWZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ54 BWZ, 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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BJ54 BWZ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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