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BL53 JMV

2004 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,041 mi
Last recorded148,041 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 JMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 148,041 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 147,332 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 139,445 miles

Hanger broken off rear section of exhaust.

Fail 28 Jul 2017 139,412 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Hanger broken off rear section of exhaust.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 125,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to misshapen

Pass 15 Apr 2015 113,922 miles

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

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

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

head lamp lenses misting over

Pass 9 Jul 2014 105,722 miles

exhaust bracket missing exhaust system supported though

Pass 11 Jul 2013 93,883 miles

Oil leak

nsf tyre as cut in the outter side wall

Pass 22 Jun 2012 82,407 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 74,832 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 74,832 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 67,691 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 67,315 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 50,003 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 50,002 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON SIDEWALL

Pass 7 Aug 2006 42,342 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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BL53 JMV is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BL53 JMV, 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 BL53 JMV registered?

BL53 JMV is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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