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BP54 WMX

2004 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,792 mi
Last recorded89,792 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-384,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 WMX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,792 miles

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

Rear Exhaust blowing rear box

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2020 89,792 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust blowing rear box

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2019 89,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust blowing

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2018 83,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 83,851 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlights no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 79,432 miles

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Dec 2017 79,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 74,058 miles

service brake:service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 68,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 60,449 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 60,449 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 55,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 52,972 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 25 Nov 2011 44,050 miles

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Crack to O/S/R tyre inner sidewall

Fail 24 Nov 2011 44,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise track front wheels once new tyres fitted

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Crack to O/S/R tyre inner sidewall

Heavy oil leak from engine, poly-V belt contaminated

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

Rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 8 Nov 2010 36,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

srs warning lamp on

wipres smear

Pass 17 Oct 2009 30,179 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 26,034 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 26,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 21,411 miles

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

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 WMX is a 2004 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WMX, 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 WMX registered?

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

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