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BL53 JPF

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,333 mi
Last recorded141,333 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 JPF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 141,333 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2015 141,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 129,265 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

steering rack tie rod slightly play

Fail 28 Mar 2014 129,265 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

steering rack tie rod slightly play

Pass 27 Mar 2013 116,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 106,195 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

wiper slightly spit

Pass 28 Mar 2011 97,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 90,689 miles

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

Vehicle has registration plates stuck over other plates

Pass 6 Mar 2009 87,290 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 83,864 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 77,894 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARM

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 JPF is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JPF, 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 JPF is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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