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BP54 VFW

2004 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,251 mi
Last recorded133,251 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 VFW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 133,251 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel only just inside limit needs attention (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 133,249 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel only just inside limit needs attention (3.1.6b)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 130,539 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 125,981 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 120,076 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 114,542 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2012 105,051 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 97,611 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 97,611 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,029 miles

front brake discs wearing

Pass 13 Feb 2009 60,321 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 42,314 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 VFW is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BP54 VFW, 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 BP54 VFW registered?

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

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