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BP54 VCM

2004 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,296 mi
Last recorded118,296 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 VCM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 118,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 111,499 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 100,125 miles

Slight play in rack side rods

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2013 100,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in rack side rods

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2012 93,299 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise engine light on

Pass 29 Dec 2011 90,562 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both steering rack inner joints worn

front tyres wearing thin

Fail 23 Dec 2011 90,543 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both steering rack inner joints worn

front tyres wearing thin

Pass 4 Jan 2011 84,763 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play both steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Dec 2009 76,473 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 76,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 64,787 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Dec 2008 64,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 51,722 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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BP54 VCM is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BP54 VCM, 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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BP54 VCM is a 2004 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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