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BL53 JNJ

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,758 mi
Last recorded166,758 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 JNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 166,758 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 166,758 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 159,427 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 159,427 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock heavily corroded

Offside Front suspension noise

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 149,743 miles

n/s headlight outer lense cover scratched

Pass 18 Apr 2018 139,539 miles

o/s front shock absorber damp

Pass 21 Apr 2017 126,887 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall damage

Fail 20 Apr 2017 126,887 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 22 Apr 2016 109,423 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 109,423 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 99,405 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 99,392 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 95,724 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn to inner shoulder.

stone chip in n/s of windscreen within requirements.

Fail 9 Apr 2013 95,724 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre worn to inner shoulder.

stone chip in n/s of windscreen within requirements.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 84,705 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen has a stone chip in n/s.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 84,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen has a stone chip in n/s.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 73,618 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly.

o/s/r tyre casing cracked due to age.

slight play in o/s/r & n/s/r hub upper bushes.

Fail 8 Apr 2010 61,870 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre has a small screw in tread.

o/s/r tyre tread has some cracking in tread.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,870 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre has a small screw in tread.

o/s/r tyre tread has some cracking in tread.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,154 miles

n/s/f aim on lower limit.

o/s/r tyre casing cracked due to age.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 49,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f aim on lower limit.

o/s/r tyre casing cracked due to age.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,339 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 38,339 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 27,166 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 JNJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BL53 JNJ, 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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BL53 JNJ is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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